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Molecular Virology- MICR 5231

General Information
Lecture time:  5:30-8:30 PM, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 
Lecture room: ICPH Auditorium (225 Warren St.)  
Office hours: By appointment
Credits: 3.0

REFERENCE TEXTBOOK
 PRINCIPLES OF VIROLOGY: Molecular, Biology, Pathogenesis, and Control of Animal Viruses, 2nd Edition, 2004 by Flint, Enquist, Racaniello and Skalka. 

COURSE WEB SITE 
All lectures will be posted on the web:  http://njmsmicro.umdnj.edu/index.php?pgidx=75

The password to read the PDF files is "molvir" (case-sensitive).

EXAMINATIONS AND GRADING
Students are responsible for and will be tested on all lecture contents and reading materials. Two exams, a midterm, and a final are scheduled.  Each exam will stress the preceding block of lectures and readings.  Students are required to complete all multiple-choice questions independently (closed book) in class.  Make-up exams will only be given if the student has a valid excuse. 
Midterm Exam: 40%
Final Exam:  50%
Readings:  10% 
Grading scale:
90% and above: A
85% to 89.9%:  B+
80% to 84.9%  B
75% to 79.9%:  C+
70% to 74.9%:  C
60% to 69.9%:  D
<60%:   F

READINGS
In addition to the research papers assigned and discussed in particular classes, two related papers will be distributed.  Each student is required to write a maximum one-page summary.  This summary should briefly describe the background, purpose of study, hypothesis, methodology, major findings, and conclusion.  Discussions on problems the paper may have and on potential future experiments are encouraged.  The summary must be typed with a 12-point Times New Roman font.  This paper is due at the Final Exam.  Points will be deducted from papers that are handed in late or are over the one-page limit.

Printing Instructions:
When printing PDF presentations it is sometimes advantageous to print in grayscale to conserve color ink. Also, when printing, one can choose to print multiple slides on a single page. To do so, when printing, select the "Properties" button, then select the "Finishing" tab. Under "Document Options" the number of pages per sheet is configured.