| Course ID: | NBT/BŻ-SE>ICWIR |
| Course title: | VIROLOGY |
| Semester: | 2 / Winter |
| ECTS: | 1 |
| Lectures/Classes: | 15 / 0 hours |
| Field of study: | Biotechnology |
| Study cycle: | 2nd cycle |
| Type of course: | optional |
| Prerequisites: | biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, immunology, microbiology |
| Contact person: | dr Anna Matczuk anna.matczuk@upwr.edu.pl |
| Short description: | The aim of the subject is for students to get knowledge about the structure and biology of viruses, with particular emphasis on the mechanisms of pathogenicity. The program of lectures also includes epidemiology of the selected representatives of individual families and the biological significance of plant and bacterial viruses. Furthermore, transmission of viral factors in food, diagnostics of viral infections and selected anti-viral strategies are also discussed. |
| Full description: | Taxonomy, structure and replication cycles of viruses; mechanisms of viral pathogenicity and immunological response of the host; biological significance, epidemiology and pathogenicity of viruses on the example of selected representatives of individual families; biological significance of plant viruses; potential application of bacterial viruses; diagnostics of viral infections and basic methods of working with viruses; antiviral strategies; atypical pathogenic forms (satellites, viroids, prions); new viral diseases. |
| Bibliography: | Compulsory: 1. Podstawy wirusologii molekularnej. A. Piekarowicz (2013) Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN 2. Mikrobiologia lekarska. Repetytorium z wirusologii. A. Szkaradkiewicz (2014) Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Poznaniu Supplementary: Mikrobiologia. Krótkie wykłady. J. Nicklin, K. Graeme-Cook, R. Killington (2004) Wydawnictwo Naukowe PNW |
| Learning outcomes: | After completing the course student In terms of knowledge: 1. has basic knowledge regarding the structure and biology of viruses, 2. has knowledge regarding the mechanisms of pathogenicity of viruses and their interactions with the host cells, 3. has knowledge regarding biological significance of viruses of different specificity, with particular emphasis on their practical application in different areas of biotechnology. In terms of skills: 1. understands molecular and cellular bases of the biology of viruses, 2. is able to identify threats to the industry and public health related to the activity of viruses. In terms of social competences: 1. is aware of the possibilities of using the knowledge regarding the biology of viruses in solving of various problems in the field of biotechnology. |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: | exam 100% |