Course format: Lecture: 10:10A-11:00A, MWF, JH A106.

Requirements:  P: Biol L211.  R: Biol L311 and L312.

Course description: Introduction to viruses. General outline of structure,
assay, epidemiology, history and immune response. Use of viruses in gene
therapy. Specific human viruses discussed in-depth, includes HIV, herpes,
and hepatitis.

Required text: Flint, et.al. "Principles of Virology", and Oldstone, M
"Viruses, Plagues and History". Course notes are on the World Wide Web.

Weekly assignments: Take-home questions.

Exams/papers: Three exams (including final). Student Presentations.