Architecture of viruses

Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) PART-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Architecture of viruses
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR3.Use theories and laws of mathematics, physics, chemistry and other sciences to solve problems of modern biology PR4. Understand the basic terms, concepts, principles, theories and laws in the field of biological sciences and on the borders of subject areas PR7.Demonstrate knowledge of the structural organization of biological systems at the molecular level of the organization PR17. Through self-study to master new knowledge and modern methods of experimental research to solve problems of biology PR21.2. Apply basic knowledge, skills and abilities to identify and identify pathogens of viral diseases PR23.2. Apply basic knowledge, skills and abilities for systematic analysis of the interaction of the virus and the host at the cellular, tissue, organism, population and biosphere levels
Form of study
External form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of courses "Virology", "Molecular Biology", "Biophysics". 2. Ability to apply knowledge and skills in the field of virology, molecular biology and molecular biophysics, acquired during previous training, to search and analyze the scientific literature. 3. Possession of skills of abstract thinking, analysis and synthesis.
Course content
The course covers the principles of structural and functional organization of viral particles and their components (proteins, nucleic acids) and the laws of their cooperative interaction during self-assembly of virus virions. The knowledge gained during the study of this discipline can be used in research in related sciences and in interdisciplinary.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Budzanovskaya I.G., Shevchenko T.P., Koroteeva G.V. and others. Virology: textbook - M.: VPC "Kyiv University", 2019. 2. P. G. Kostyuk, V. L. Zima, I. S. Magura, et al., Biophysics. - K .: Amulet, 2001. 3. Sivolob A.V. Physics of DNA: textbook. - M.: VPC "Kyiv University", 2011. 4. Sivolob A.V. Molecular biology: textbook. K.: VPC "Kyiv University", 2008. 5. Cann A.J. Principles of Molecular Vorology. – London.: Academic Press, 2001.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1. Modular test 1 (remote) - PH 1.1,1.2, 2.1 - 30 points / 15 points 2. Modular test work 2 - PH 1.3, 2.2, 2.3 - 40 points / 20 points 3. Preparation of the abstract - PH 1.3, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1 –20 points / 10 points 4. Oral answers / additions - PH 1.1 - 3.1 - 10 points / 5 points Final assessment: in the form of a test
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Alina Anatoliivna Dunich
Department of Virology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Virology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center