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BIO-3315: Virology Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical and practical. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian or English | Examination semester
Autumn
| 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. | Recommended previous qualifications
BIO-1001 Cell and molecular biology, BIO-2601 General microbiology | 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. | Coursework requirements
Laboratory course with lab assignments
| Exam and assessment
Written exam (3 hours)
Grade type: Alphabetical grades (A-F)
| Date(s) of written examination
03.12.2007
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. | Contact person/lecturer
Student Advisor Karin Eilertsen, tlf.: 77 64 46 09 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
BIO-362 -1 9 sp | Homepage
http://uit.no/medfak/
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Teaching autumn 2007
Første oppmøte er obligatorisk. Mer praktisk informasjon om kurset blir gitt på første fremmøte.
Første fremmøte: 23/8 kl. 12.15 på Aud 8, MH-bygget |
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