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Molecular Virology, 6 credits
Molekylär virologi, 6 hp
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Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Johan NordgrenDirector of studies or equivalent
Kajsa Holmgren PetersonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 hRecommended self-study hours: 116 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6CKEB | Chemical Biology (Industrial Biotechnology and Production) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CKEB | Chemical Biology (Protein Science and Technology) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6CTBI | Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering (Industrial Biotechnology and Production) | 9 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | E |
| 6MPRO | Protein Science, Master's programme (External) | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
| 6MPRO | Protein Science, Master's Programme (Internal) | 1 (Autumn 2017) | 1 | 1 | English | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Engineering BiologyCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Protein Science, Master's Programme
- Chemical Biology
- Engineering Biology, M Sc in Engineering
- Protein Science, Master's programme
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Gene Technology and Molecular GeneticsIntended learning outcomes
The student should acquire knowledge in virology and understand the importance of viruses in human medicine as well as the use of viruses in biotechnology and cell biology. The student should be able to critically analyse scientific papers and be able to solve problems within the subject of virology
Course content
Viral replication, structure and composition. Pathogens. Vaccines. Vectors in biotechnology. Molecular evolution. Bioinformatics. Phylogenetics. Immunology. Host genetics.
Teaching and working methods
Lectures given by active researchers are supplementing the course literature. A literature task and a laboratory activity (bioinformatics) are included in the course.
Examination
| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Seminar | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för klinisk och experimentell medicinDirector of Studies or equivalent
Kajsa Holmgren PetersonExaminer
Johan NordgrenCourse website and other links
http://www.hu.liu.se/ike/grundutbildning/kurser-for-tekniska-hogskolan/molekylar-virologi?l=enEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 44 hRecommended self-study hours: 116 h
Course literature
Additional literature
Books
- Edward K. Wagner and Martinez J. Hewlett, Basic Virology 2nd Ed
- S. J. Flint, L. W. Enquist, V. R. Racaniello, and A. M. Skalka, Principles of Virology: Volume I and II 3rd edition
| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| LAB1 | Laboratory work | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Seminar | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| TEN2 | Written examination | 3 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Additional literature
Books
Edward K. Wagner and Martinez J. Hewlett, Basic Virology 2nd Ed
S. J. Flint, L. W. Enquist, V. R. Racaniello, and A. M. Skalka, Principles of Virology: Volume I and II 3rd edition
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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