If you’re interested in a possible career in science/medicine, this course is for you!
Summer 2021: Biochemistry Blast: Molecular Biology of Viral Disease
Make friends this summer and get a jump start on college! Explore the exciting field of biomedical science and receive a head start with college prep! In this new and exciting 2-week online program for high school students, you'll examine how viruses work and how the human body responds to infection.
What will you learn in this 2-week online program?
Identify the different types of viruses that can infect humans
Explain how viruses enter cells
Describe ways that the cells and body respond to viral infection
Estimate the mutation rates of viruses
Illustrate how viruses evolve over time
Future iterations of Biochemistry Blast covering new topics are in the works, so keep an eye out.