Molecular Virology

Aim

INTRODUCTION In this course the students will obtain advanced knowledge of different aspects of virology - from the molecular basis of the virus life cycle to the importance of viruses in human medicine and the use of viruses in biotechnology and cell biology.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After completion of the course, the student is expected to know:

Knowledge and understanding - Explain the molecular details of the virus life cycle and identify the implications for human disease and treatment including gene therapy - Explain the biotechnological importance and usage of virurses - Relate and summarize different virological disciplines in a broader context

Competence and skills - How to use bioinformatic tools for the study of virus evolution and epidemiology

Judgement and approach - Analyse and critically evaluate scientific papers in the field of virology

Content

COURSE CONTENTS

• Molecular mechanisms of the virus life cycle - Emerging viruses and pandemics - Virological methods in research - Mechanisms of virus evolution - Human viral diseases - Viral immunology, antiviral therapy and vaccination - Viral vectors and gene therapy - Infection genetics and viral pathogenesis - Bioinformatics