Overview

The unit will cover molecular aspects of virus replication and introduce students to the diversity of viruses and the mechanisms used by viruses to infect hosts and cause disease, with an emphasis on host-pathogen interactions. The focus will be on human and animal viruses and will include the most up-to-date … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Gregory Moseley

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Danielle D'Souza
Associate Professor Gregory Moseley

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Describe the fundamental principles underlying infection by all major groups of viruses, and apply this knowledge to understand infection and disease caused by specific pathogenic viruses;

2.

Explain how viruses interact with target host cell components and defence mechanisms and how this can lead to disease;

3.

Describe specific strategies used to limit and control viral infections;

4.

Demonstrate practical skills and knowledge of molecular virology laboratory techniques;

5.

Apply knowledge of molecular virology and viral pathogenesis to critically analyse interpret and discuss experimental data and scientific literature;

6.

Demonstrate a range of scientific communication skills, developed through oral presentations, participation in applied sessions and written laboratory reports.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Mid-semester test
2 - Laboratory and applied sessions assessment
3 - Final assessment - Exam (2 hours and 40 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Assessments
Laboratories
Lectures
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Availability in areas of study

Biochemistry
Microbiology