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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
MICR0003-1  Complement of microbiology : virology

Duration :  15h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Research Focus, 1st year2
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Teaching Focus, 1st year2
Master en biochimie et biologie moléculaire et cellulaire, à finalité spécialisée en bio-industrie, 1st year2
Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology, Professional Focus in Industrial Biochemistry, 1st year2
Master en biochimie et biologie moléculaire et cellulaire, à finalité spécialisée en bioinformatique et modélisation, 1st year2
Lecturer :  Jacques Piette
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the second semester
Course contents :  
Chapter 1: Emerging virus (1àh) Emerging Hepatitis Norovirus Filoviridae Bunyaviridae Arenaviridae Chapter 2: Viral Epidemiology (2h) Definition Method Basic concept Transmission of persistent virus Descriptive epidemiology Virus eradication Identification of etiologic agents Chapter 3: Virus vector and their application (2h) Adenovirus vectors Herpesvirus vectors Retroviral vectors Chapter 4: Virus diagnosis (1h) Historical point of view Sampling Methods and limits Diagnosis of several clinical problems Virus discovery
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Gain supplementary information in virologie to those already acquired during the third Bachelor level in Biology
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Pass the examination in Virology after the 3rd Bachelor in Biology
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Depending on the number of students registered for the microbiology-immunology module, the lessons will be given ex cathedra or an active participation of the students will be asked.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
Face-to-face
Recommended or required readings :  
Virology (Fields)
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Oral examination
Work placement(s) :  
None
Organizational remarks :  
None
Contacts :  
Jacques Piette (2442)


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