MIC 4126 Virology

3 units
Microbiology and Immunology
Faculty of Medicine
Survey of viruses that infect bacteria, plants and animals, emphasizing the basic principles of virus structure, classification and transmission. Examination of molecular mechanisms involved in virus replication and virus-host interactions, using as specific examples, pathogenic viruses that infect humans or animals. To be offered every year subject to sufficient demand. Previously MIC 5326.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Prerequisite: BCH 3170 or BIO 3170 .

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

Organized

180 responses

4.26

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strongly agree
53%
agree
34%
disagree
8%
strongly disagree
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Clear Expectations

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4.47

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strongly agree
64%
agree
24%
neither agree nor disagree
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disagree
2%
strongly disagree
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Learned a Lot

180 responses

4.47

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strongly agree
59%
agree
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disagree
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Recommend

90 responses

4.19

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strongly agree
40%
agree
50%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
1%
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Workload

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2.67

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very heavy
6%
heavier than average
27%
average
64%
lighter than average
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very light
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Fair Assessments

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4.14

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strongly agree
43%
agree
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disagree
11%
strongly disagree
3%
question not applicable
1%
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75%
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