CMBS1108 Advanced virology (4 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
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This course focuses on virus-cell interactions, phage and gene therapy
Description
This course focuses on virus-cell interactions. The course concentrates on specific events in viral life cycle including cellular entry, virus-nucleus interactions and viruses and apoptosis.
Learning outcomes
A learning goal is to understand the modern knowledge of diversity of virus cell interactions. The course provides hooks to stimulate students curiosity and interest in virology. In addition they will practice tasks similar to those undertaken by professionals within a discipline including scientific discussions, asking questions, performing collaborative projects, presenting and depending your ideas in a debate.
Description of prerequisites
BENA2006 Virology, BENA2017 Cell biology
Compulsory prerequisites
- Prerequisite group 1
- Prerequisite group 2
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Study materials
Selected publications, instructions from teachers (essay, presentation, evaluation, depate)
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
Description:
Course is organised every second year (2021, 2023)
Evaluation criteria:
Grading is based on following parts: 1) Questions asked (0-3 points, 1 point/question), 2) Essay (0-3 points) 3) Exercises (0-3 points) 4. Debate (0-3 points) Final grade: 1-5 (minimal 6 points / max 12 points)
Time of teaching:
Period 2
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Teaching (4 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English