Virology

Course: Biotechnology (Bachelor) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Virology
Code
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
PR02. To be able to carry out qualitative and quantitative analysis of substances of inorganic, organic and biological origin using appropriate methods. PR03. To be able to calculate the composition of nutrient media, determine the features of their preparation and sterilization, to control the quality of raw materials and finished products based on knowledge of the physicochemical properties of organic and inorganic substances. PR06. Be able to determine and analyze the basic physical and chemical properties of organic compounds that are part of biological agents . PR07 Be able to apply knowledge of the composition and structure of cells of different biological agents to determine the optimal conditions for cultivation and the potential use of the studied cells in biotechnology. PR08 Be able to isolate from natural substrates and identify microorganisms of different systematic groups.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. The student must be able to independently apply knowledge of biochemistry, microbiology, and other disciplines, work with scientific and methodological literature. 2. Know: - Characteristics of proteins and nucleic acids; - Characteristics of different types of cells (eukaryotes, prokaryotes, plants, bacteria); - Have the concept of immunity; - Principles of epidemiology; - Biochemical research methods.
Course content
The course examines the structural features of viruses, the mechanisms of their interaction with the host cell, the features of reproduction, genetics and variability, as well as modern methods of their study, diagnosis, prevention and control. Considerable attention is paid to the role of viruses in the occurrence of infectious diseases of humans and animals, as well as the use of viruses in biotechnology, molecular biology and genetic engineering. An important place is given to the issues of virus classification, genetics and molecular biology of viruses. Individual viral infections, their pathogenesis and epidemiology are considered in detail. Attention is paid to aspects of new infections and emerging-reimerging infections. Studying the discipline contributes to the formation of students' skills in analyzing and interpreting virological data, understanding the principles of modern diagnostic methods, as well as awareness of the importance of virology for health care, agriculture and the development of science.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Budzanivska IG etc. Virology.-K., Kyiv University, 2020.-347p. 2. VP Polishchuk, IG Budzanivska., TP Shevchenko., OM Andriychuk, TA Companion., O.A. Kondratyuk., GV Koroteeva, OV Molchanets, AV Harina, OV Shevchenko. Virology. Textbook for laboratory classes / - K .: CP "Comprint", 2017.-248p. 3. Shevchenko TP, Budzanovskaya IG Polishchuk VP Viruses of microorganisms. Course of lectures. –K: CPC "Globus" .- 2013.-148p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory classes, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: Modular tests, Laboratory assessment, Essay Final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Iryna Genadyivna Budzanivska
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