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BIO-3315: Virology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Objectives
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. | 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. | Form of teaching
Lectures, student colloquia and lab work. The lab work is compulsory and the lab reports need to be approved prior to exam. | Compulsory teaching
Laboratory course with lab assignments | Assessment
Written exam (3 hours)
Grade type: Alphabetical grades (A-F)
| Examination semester
Autumn | Date(s) of written examination
05.12.2005
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Type of course
Theoretical and practical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Karin Eilertsen, tlf.: 77 64 46 09 | Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology, BIO-2601 General microbiology | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English | Course overlap
BIO-362 -1 9 sp | Timetables
http://timeplan.uit.no/emne.php?department=ALLE&module=BIO-3315-1 |
Teaching autumn 2005
Første oppmøte er obligatorisk. Mer praktisk informasjon om kurset blir gitt på første fremmøte.
Første fremmøte: 18/8 kl. 12.15 på Aud 9, MH-bygget
Responsible teacher:Prof. Ugo L Moens | | Forelesning | Teach.Period:15.08.2005 to04.11.2005
Torsdag 12:15 to14:00
Teach.Period:15.08.2005 to04.11.2005
Fredag 10:15 to11:00 | | Kollokvier | Teach.Period:07.11.2005 to18.11.2005
Torsdag 12:15 to14:00
Teach.Period:07.11.2005 to18.11.2005
Fredag 10:15 to11:00 | | Laboratorieøvelse | Tidspunkt: etter avtale med fagansvarlig |
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