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551-1132-00L 2 Credits MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-BIOL
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Basic Virology

Allgemeine Virologie

Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:42:03

Abstract

Introduction into the basics of virology, including characterization of viruses, virus-cell interactions, virus-host interactions, virus-host population interactions, basics of prevention and prophylaxis as well as diagnostics.

Objective

Introduction into the basics of virology.

Content

Basics in virology. Characterization of viruses, virus-cell interactions, virus-host interactions, virus-host population interactions, basics of prevention and prophylaxis as well as diagnostics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

The lecture uses the lecturer's 'Allgemeine Virologie' as a basis.The lecturer's slides as well as selected primary literature will be provided 24-48 hrs prior to the lecture in pdf format.

Literature

Flint et al., 2009. Principles of Virology, 3rd Edition. ASM Press, Washington, DC, USA. Vol I. ISBN 978-1-55581-479-3 Vol II. ISBN 978-1-55581-480-9

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Anwesenheit in den Lektionen und Studium der ausgewählten und bereitgestellten Primärliteratur. Eine schriftliche Prüfung von 45 Minuten wird in der letzten Lektion der Vorlesung durchgeführt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allgemeine Virologie
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 1 h weekly

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