PLPA 123: Introduction to Comparative Virology

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Units: 4

Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour

Catalog page 555

Prerequisites: BIOL 005C; BCH 100, may be taken concurrently or BCH 100H, may be taken concurrently or BCH 110A, may be taken concurrently or BCH 110HA, may be taken concurrently; MATH 007B or MATH 009B or MATH 09HB; STAT 010; or consent of instructor

Description: Considers viruses as infectious agents of bacteria, plants, and animals (vertebrates and invertebrates). Compares the major groups of viruses with respect to their biological and biochemical properties, molecular and genetic characteristics, and modes of replication.

Cross-listing: Cross-listed with BIOL 123, and MCBL 123.

Enrollment History (from UCR Banner, not catalog)
Combined: BIOL 123 / MCBL 123 / PLPA 123
Year F W S Su Total
2025-26 117/120 120/120 124/120 361/360
2024-25 119/120 199/200 318/320
2023-24 119/120 198/180 317/300
2022-23 118/120 190/195 308/315
2021-22 116/120  99/100 215/220
2020-21 115/120 147/152 262/272
2019-20 102/114 116/120 218/234
2018-19 129/130 129/130
2017-18 169/170 169/170
2016-17 125/120 125/120