Introduction into the basics of virology, including characterization of viruses, virus-cell interactions, virus-host interactions, virus-host population interactions, basics of prevention and prophylaxis as well as diagnostics.
Learning objective
Introduction into the basics of virology.
Content
Basics in virology. Characterization of viruses, virus-cell interactions, virus-host interactions, virus-host population interactions, basics of prevention and prophylaxis as well as diagnostics.
Lecture notes
The lecture uses the lecturer's 'Allgemeine Virologie' as a basis. The lecturer's slides as well as selected primary literature will be provided 24-48 hrs prior to the lecture in pdf format.
Literature
Flint et al., 2009. Principles of Virology, 3rd Edition. ASM Press, Washington, DC, USA. Vol I. ISBN 978-1-55581-479-3 Vol II. ISBN 978-1-55581-480-9
Prerequisites / Notice
Basic knowledge in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination
Anwesenheit in den Lektionen und Studium der ausgewählten und bereitgestellten Primärliteratur. Eine schriftliche Prüfung von 45 Minuten wird in der letzten Lektion der Vorlesung durchgeführt.
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Restrictions
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Performance assessment as a semester course