Viruses as vector systems

Course: BIOLOGY (Master) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Viruses as vector systems
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PR01. Know the state and foreign languages ​​at a level sufficient for communication on professional issues and presentation of the results of their own research. PR08. Apply during research knowledge of the peculiarities of the development of modern biological science, the basic methodological principles of scientific research, methodological and methodological tools for conducting research in specialization. PR09. Plan research, choose effective research methods and their material support. PR14. Adhere to the norms of academic integrity in the study and conduct of scientific activities, know the basic legal norms for the protection of intellectual property. PR18. Model objects and processes in living organisms and their components using mathematical methods and information technology.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of the courses "Virology", "Molecular Biology", "Biotechnology", "Genetics of Viruses" and "Molecular Biology of Viruses". 2. Ability to apply knowledge and skills in the field of virology and molecular genetics, acquired during previous training, to search and analyze the scientific literature. 3. Possession of skills of abstract thinking, analysis and synthesis.
Course content
The discipline covers the basic principles of using viruses, or their fragments, to transfer recombinant DNA into the appropriate cell. The discipline considers various approaches to the creation of vectors for cloning nucleic acids and obtaining recombinant proteins based on the genomes of viruses of microorganisms (bacteriophages), invertebrates and vertebrates and humans, including hybrid constructs (cosmids, phagemids, fazmids, bacmids, etc.) and features of their application, scientific and theoretical foundations of practical use of vectors based on human viruses for DNA therapy and DNA vaccination
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Budzanovskaya IG, Shevchenko TP, Koroteeva GV etc. Virology: textbook - K .: VPC "Kyiv University", 2019. 2. Kompanets TA Viruses as vectors (a course of lectures for students of the Faculty of Biology). - Kyiv: Phytosocial Center, 2007. 3. Viral vectors for gene therapy: Methods and protocols / Ed. by Machida C.A. - New Jersey: Humana Press, 2003. 4. Viral vectors: basik science and gene therapy / Ed. by Cid-Arregui A., Garcia-Carranca. - Natick: Eaton publishing, 2000.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical classes, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1. Modular test 1 - PH 1.1 - 10 points / 5 points 2. Modular test work 2 - PH 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 - 10 points / 5 points 3. Modular test 3 - PH 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3 - 10 points / 5 points 4. Presentations / oral answers / additions - РН 1.1,2.2, 3.1,4.1 –10 points / 5 points 5. Practical tasks - PH 1.1 -20 points / 10 points Final assessment: in the form of an exam
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