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TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL VIRAL PATHOGEN SURVEILLANCE

PATH 501
Course Description

Explore the methods for environmental pathogen surveillance used in research and public health. Includes an advanced discussion of molecular genetics, genomics, and sequencing technologies. Explores the implications for public health and pandemic preparedness.

Prerequisites

(BOTANY 101 and 102) or BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 152 and (GENETICS 466 or GENETICS 468 ), BIOCORE 383 , or graduate/professional standing

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This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

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