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551-1132-00L 2 Credits MSC D-BIOL
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General Virology

Allgemeine Virologie

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Alfred Metzler, Prof. Dr. Mathias Ackermann
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:55

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.More information is available on our homepage:http://www.vetvir.unizh.ch/Lehre/Vorlesung.html

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

Scripts will be handed out

Literature

http://www.vetvir.unizh.ch/Lehre/Vorlesung.html

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Es werden mehrere wissenschaftliche Publikationen zur Vorbereitung der Prüfung verteilt. Die mündliche Prüfung erstreckt sich auf eine davon. Prüfungsdauer ist 20 Min.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allgemeine Virologie
  • Tue 13:15-14:00 (HG D 7.2)
1 h weekly

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