Basic Course in Virology
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| Number of credits | 5 |
| Course offered (semester) | Autumn. |
| Schedule | Schedule |
| Reading list | Reading list |
Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Know the key terms and principles of virus structure and classification.
Know the key principles of interaction between the virus and the host cell and the viral life cycle.
Know and understand viral pathogenesis (disease mechanisms).
Know the important differences between different viruses and virus families for the above principles, including HIV, hepatitis viruses, influenza virus, herpes virus and others.
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures in the medical microbiology laboratory.
Know the different types of vaccines and the most important viral vaccines.
Know the important antiviral drugs and their targets in the viral life cycle.
Knowledge of viral vectors.
PRACTICAL ABILITY
Master the terminology of the subject and be able to use terminology.
Be able to find relevant information and reflect upon this.
Be able to read and understand professional articles about viruses, viral diagnosis and treatment.
Be able to take advantage of virological expertise and diagnostics in practical work.
Understand the process of infection for different viruses and how to protect oneself.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
Develop deeper understanding of viral disease.
Understand better the relationship between viral disease and other diseases.
Develop good working relationships with professionals in health care.
Improve the ability to evaluate the use of vaccines and antiviral drugs.
Contact Information
studie@gades.uib.no
Course offered (semester)
Autumn.
Department
The Gade Institute.
Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Know the key terms and principles of virus structure and classification.
Know the key principles of interaction between the virus and the host cell and the viral life cycle.
Know and understand viral pathogenesis (disease mechanisms).
Know the important differences between different viruses and virus families for the above principles, including HIV, hepatitis viruses, influenza virus, herpes virus and others.
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures in the medical microbiology laboratory.
Know the different types of vaccines and the most important viral vaccines.
Know the important antiviral drugs and their targets in the viral life cycle.
Knowledge of viral vectors.
PRACTICAL ABILITY
Master the terminology of the subject and be able to use terminology.
Be able to find relevant information and reflect upon this.
Be able to read and understand professional articles about viruses, viral diagnosis and treatment.
Be able to take advantage of virological expertise and diagnostics in practical work.
Understand the process of infection for different viruses and how to protect oneself.
GENERAL COMPETENCE
Develop deeper understanding of viral disease.
Understand better the relationship between viral disease and other diseases.
Develop good working relationships with professionals in health care.
Improve the ability to evaluate the use of vaccines and antiviral drugs.
Teaching Methods
Lectures / seminars of 2 x 2 hours per week, 16 hours total in 4 weeks.
Assessment methods
Written exam 3 hours.
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F.
Reading List
Textbook: Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller: Medical Microbiology, 6th Edit,
2009, 948 pp., Mosby Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-323-05470-6
The most relevant chapters of 6th edition:
Section 1: Introduction:
Chapter 1. Introduction to Medical Microbiology
Section 2: Basic Principles of Medical Microbiology
Chapter 4. Viral classification, Structure and Replication
Section 3: Basic Concepts in the Immune Response
Chapters 9 - 13.
Only aspects that were covered in the lectures.
Section 4: General Principles of Laboratory Diagnosis
Chapters 14 - 17.
Only aspects that were covered in the lectures.
Section 5: Bacteriology.
Chapter 43. Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma
Chapter 46. Chlamydia and Chlamydophila.
Section 6: Virology
Chapters 48 - 59.
Chapter 64.
Chapter 65.
Chapter 67.
Aspects that were covered in the lectures and Powerpoint handouts.
Place of Teaching
Gade Institute, Laboratory Building, 5th floor.
Contact Information
studie@gades.uib.no