This undergraduate level course offers a comprehensive introduction to virology, focusing on the fundamental principles governing the structure, replication, interaction with host cells, pathogenesis, transmission, and methods of detection of bacterial and animal viruses. A focus is on the molecular biology of viruses, including mechanisms of viral replication, gene expression, and genetic variation. Additionally, students will explore viral pathogenesis, immune responses to viral infections, and the development of antiviral therapies and vaccines.
Throughout the course, contemporary issues in virology will be discussed, including emerging viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza virus, as well as viral evolution, and the impact of viruses on global health. Carcinogenic and tumor causing viruses will also be studied as well as the utilization of viruses in oncolytic therapy . Students will analyze current research findings to understand the dynamic field of virology and its applications in medicine, biotechnology, and public health. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a solid foundation in virology, preparing them for advanced studies in allied health fields.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand how viruses evolve.
- Describe a range of viruses causing human disease in terms of genetic material, transmission, host-range, pathogenesis, and prevention.
- Explain stages of viral repication for negative and postive RNA/DNA viruses.
- Summarize host immune responses to viral infections.
- Discuss vaccine platforms and development.
Transferring for College Credit
Many courses at UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies may be eligible for college credit at UC San Diego or other institutions. Credit transfer is determined by the receiving institution. We recommend consulting with the registrar's office at your intended institution before enrolling to confirm how your courses will transfer.
Course Number: BIOL-40384
Credit: 4.50 unit(s)
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2/24/2025 - 5/10/2025
$845
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Nunez, Ivette
Ivette Ariela Nuñez received her Ph.D. at the University of Georgia, Athens where she studied avian influenza virus H5N1 and vaccine design. Following her defense, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and at Vanderbilt University performing research on SARS-CoV-2 and influenza B virus. She currently works as a Molecular Virologist at the NIH/NIAID Integrated Research Facility at Fort Detrick (IRF-Frederick) in Frederick, MD, USA. Here she studies high consequence pathogens such as Ebola virus and SARS-CoV-2 in order to understand, treat and prevent novel emerging viruses.
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No refunds after: 3/3/2025.
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2/24/2025 - 5/10/2025
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You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about this course and upcoming sections.