COURSES

Bio 574: Viruses and Vaccines

This lecture course presents fundamental mechanisms of virology including virus life cycle and genetics, virus structure and assembly, and virus genome packaging. The molecular biology of certain model viruses; coronavirus, flu virus, and human immunodeficiency virus will be explored in depth with special focus on challenges in designing effective vaccines.

Bio 774: Comparative Metabolism

A lecture course discussing the metabolic systems found in microorganisms and in higher organisms. The course emphasizes the fundamental concepts involved in the functiong of a living cell as a highly complex biochemical machine consisting of interconnected, dynamic, metabolic pathways. Similarities and differences among selected prokaryotes and eukaryotes are covered in detail. Offered alternate years. Prerequisite: 554 or equivalent.