BENA2006 Virology (3 cr)
Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
Description
This course focuses on three central areas of virology that are: virus types, their classification and viral life cycle. Particular attention is paid to steps of infection in the host cell including cellular entry, viral genome replication, intracellular trafficking of viral capsids and release from the host cell.
Learning outcomes
A learning goal is to understand the diversity and classification of viruses and their interactions with the host cells.
Description of prerequisites
BENP1003 Cellular life
Study materials
Lectures and course material
Literature
- Madigan, M.T., et al. (2018), Brock, Biology of microorganisms, 15. painos (tai 14.) Pearson Education Inc., ISBN-13: 978-0134261928. Kappaleet 8 ja 10 (8,9)
- Madigan, M.T., et al. (2018), Brock, Biology of microorganisms, 15th edition (or 14th edition) Pearson Education Inc., ISBN-13: 978-0134261928. Chapters 8 and 10 (8,9)
Completion methods
Method 1
Evaluation criteria:
I Exam, 3 questions Total 0-9 points II Exam, 2 questions, 1-6 points + questions asked during the lectures (1question 1 point, 2 questions 2 points, 3 questions 3 points) Total 0-9 points III Essays, 2 essays, 0-6 points+ questions asked during the lectures, 0-3 points Total 0-9 points
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Teaching (3 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
Finnish
Study methods:
Lectures
I Exam
II Exam + questions asked during the lectures
III Essays + questions asked during the lectures