Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Courses: Biology: Introductory Biology
College-level introductory biology course focusing on the application of the fundamental principles of human biology. Course topics include genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, disease (infectious agents, inherited diseases and...
Rice University
Rice University: Web Adventures: Med Myst: Orientation at o.r.b
In this online learning adventure game, students get an introduction to infectious diseases, pathogens and the immune system. They will conduct field and laboratory investigations to solve the problem they are given, while playing the...
Rice University
Rice University: Web Adventures: Medmyst: Nemesis in Neuropolis
In this online learning adventure game, students will play the role of scientist, historian, and detective. By solving the problem presented in this smallpox case, they will learn how infectious diseases are spread, how the smallpox...
Other
The Big Picture Book of Viruses
This site has a catalog of all known viruses, including a picture of each, structure, family, hosts, and more.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Virus Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] What are the differences and similarities between viruses and living things? This tuorial covers the characteristics of viruses and viral reproduction.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Anatomy of a Virus
Excellent explanation of the structure of a virus. Includes graphics and a good explanation of viruses.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Retroviruses
A good description of a particular family of viruses. Of interest due to the fact that AIDS is probably caused by a retrovirus.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Epidemic: Rna Viruses
A good page devoted to the RNA family of viruses that differ slightly from standard DNA viruses. Discusses the difference and characteristics of such viruses.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Immortal Cells of Henrietta Lacks
Imagine something small enough to float on a particle of dust that holds the keys to understanding cancer, virology, and genetics. Luckily for us, such a thing exists in the form of trillions upon trillions of human, lab-grown cells...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Virus Characteristics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduction to the characteristics of viruses.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Epidemic: The Origin of Viruses
A very good history that covers the discovery of viruses and their basic characteristics. Includes short biographical information on some of the scientists who contributed to the study.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 1.2 Fields in the Life Sciences
Explore some different areas of study in the life sciences.
Other
Merlin's Academy: Chicken Flu
A very good introduction to viruses and their existence. Good graphics help with the discussion.