BIOL355
VIROLOGY
Other titles (1)
- VIRUSES: FRIENDS OR FOES
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 5
- Data refreshed
- Jun 27, 2026
Description
Viruses are the ultimate parasites-they hijack the molecular machinery of their host to make more copies of themselves. There are viruses that infect nearly every type of life, from bacteria to beluga whales; some even are parasites of other viruses! Through lectures and in-class discussion of current research articles, this class will explore the amazing biology of viruses and their impact on society and our planet. Through several essays students will engage in several 'controversial' topics relevant to viruses: are viruses alive or not, should scientists carry out research that evolves more virulent flu viruses, and virus-derived human genome editing technologies. Students will also give a final project presentation on a particular topic of virology of their choosing.
Syllabi
Sign in to view syllabi.
Offerings and forecast 2017–2023
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 16% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 18% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2028 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 3 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2027 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 2 of 6 spring terms since 2021. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | Not offered | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
Meeting times
Recent firstNo meeting times.
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | Nathan A. Ahlgren (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 12 enrolled | 22472 |
| Spring 2022 | Nathan A. Ahlgren (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 14 enrolled | 31131 |
| Spring 2021 | Nathan A. Ahlgren (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 14 enrolled | 38499 |
| Fall 2018 | Nathan A. Ahlgren (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 3 of 16 enrolled | 26065 |
| Fall 2017 | Nathan A. Ahlgren (He/Him) | Lecture | 1 | 1 of 16 enrolled | 26065 |