Course code: BIO-3315
Virology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2010
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3315
Virology
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10
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The course is administrated by
Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet
Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet
Type of course
This course can be taken as a singular course.
This course can be taken as a singular course.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology, BIO-2601 General microbiology
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology, BIO-2601 General microbiology
Course contents
The course provides an introduction to general virology with an emphasis on animal viruses. The following topics will be discussed: the structure and properties of a virus particle, virological methods, gene activity and replication, interaction between viral infections and host cell, interaction between virus and host organism, aspects of viral infections and populations.
The course provides an introduction to general virology with an emphasis on animal viruses. The following topics will be discussed: the structure and properties of a virus particle, virological methods, gene activity and replication, interaction between viral infections and host cell, interaction between virus and host organism, aspects of viral infections and populations.
Objective of the course
The course aims to present an in-depth review of general virology and modern methods (both theoretical and practical) in the study of viruses, to give an idea of the replication and expression strategies used by various viruses and to study this in the context of host cell, host organism and host population.
The course aims to present an in-depth review of general virology and modern methods (both theoretical and practical) in the study of viruses, to give an idea of the replication and expression strategies used by various viruses and to study this in the context of host cell, host organism and host population.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Lectures, student colloquia and lab work. The lab work is compulsory and the lab reports need to be approved prior to exam.
Lectures, student colloquia and lab work. The lab work is compulsory and the lab reports need to be approved prior to exam.
Assessment methods
Written exam (3 hours) Grade type: Alphabetical grades (A-F). Course work requirements: laboratory course with report
Written exam (3 hours) Grade type: Alphabetical grades (A-F). Course work requirements: laboratory course with report
Coursework requirements
Laboratory course with lab assignments
Laboratory course with lab assignments
Date for examination
Skriftlig eksamen:
Skriftlig eksamen:
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
Skriftlig eksamen
Course overlap
BIO-362 Virology 9
BIO-362 Virology 9
Recommended reading/syllabus
Syllabus will be available in Fronter
Syllabus will be available in Fronter
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