(in Polish) Virology 2600-BK-VRBIOL-2-S2

During the classes, information will be presented on: (1) the nature of viruses (structure, virus DNA / RNA genomes, virus replication cycles), (2) bacteriophages and plant and animal viruses, (3) methods of combating and preventing viral infections, (4) biotechnological the use of viruses. In addition, during laboratory classes, the student will learn about: (1) methods of collecting and transferring biological material for virological research, (2) methods of obtaining and purifying viral preparations, (3) methods used in virological diagnostics (isolation and identification of viruses), (4 ) drugs and antiviral substances. (5) observations of changes caused by viruses in cells and the effect of physical and chemical conditions on viruses will be carried out. Experiments during laboratory classes will be conducted on bacteriophages and plant viruses.

Total student workload

Hours with the participation of teachers (35 hours): - participation in lectures - 15 - participation in laboratory classes - 15 - participation in consultations - 5 Time devoted to individual student work (90 hours): - preparation for passing the lecture - 25 - preparation for passing the laboratory - 20 - own work on studies - 15 - getting acquainted with the literature - 30 Total: 125 hours (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1 – Knows the structure of bacterial, plant and animal viruses and the ways of their penetration into cells (K_W02, K_W04, K_W05) W2 – Has knowledge in the field of broadly understood molecular virology (K_W02, K_W10) W3 – Understands the complexity of viral infections and diseases, as well as the genetic variability of viruses (K_W02, K_W04) W4 – Describes the most important viral diseases of plants and animals (K_W02, K_W03) W5 – Has knowledge about the use of bacteriophages in biotechnology (K_W11) W6 – knows the methods of detecting viruses (K_W03) W7 – Lists the basic safety rules in a microbiological laboratory (K_W17)

Learning outcomes - skills

U1 - Has the ability to conduct complex virological experiments, starting from obtaining material, detecting viruses, to their quantitative determination (K_U03) U2 - Analyzes changes in the morphology of plants infected with the virus - (K_U06) U3 – Implements procedures to reduce the virus threat (K_U05) U4 - Performs measurements, interprets observations, and on their basis develops and describes the results and draws correct conclusions (K_U08) U5 - Performs observations and measurements in the laboratory in the presence of a supervisor (K_U10)

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1 - The student observes the rules of work in the laboratory and cares about the accuracy of laboratory work (K_K04, K_K06) K2 - Is aware of the risks of viral infections (K_K09) K3 - Knows the limitations of his own knowledge and competences and is ready to constantly learn and develop and is open to new ideas (K_K02) K4 - can work individually and in a team (K_K11)

Teaching methods

Didactic methods giving - Information lecture Activating didactic methods - Laboratory exercises - illustrative and research based on written instructions; students carry out tasks individually or in pairs; classes are conducted in a group of 8-12 people, because the methodology of experiments requires it: access to laboratory equipment and devices and work with chemical reagents.

Expository teaching methods

- participatory lecture
- problem-based lecture
- informative (conventional) lecture

Exploratory teaching methods

- classic problem-solving
- presentation of a paper

Online teaching methods

- content-presentation-oriented methods
- exchange and discussion methods

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

Basic lectures for the first degree studies.

Course coordinators

Katarzyna Hrynkiewicz

Assessment criteria

Lecture - summing up knowledge
K_W02, K_W03, K_W04, K_W05, K_W10, K_W11, K_W17

Exercises - assessment summing up knowledge
K_W02, K_W03, K_W04, K_W05, K_W10, K_W17

Summarizing assessment of skills and competences
K_U03, K_U05, K_U06, K_U08, K_U10
K_K02, K_K04, K_K06, K_K09, K_K11

Assessment criteria
Passing the lectures: the condition for passing the course is passing the exercises that make up a given subject and attending the lectures; acceptable forms of passing: single-choice test; multiple choice test; descriptive questions), duration of the exam: 120 min; required threshold for a satisfactory grade - 55-60%, sufficient plus - 61-70%, good - 71-80%, good plus 81-90%, very good - 91-100%.

Laboratory exercises: attendance at all classes is the condition for obtaining credit; a written study covering the topics covered in class (70%), continuous assessment (current preparation of students for classes and studies (20%), active participation in classes (10%); required threshold for a satisfactory grade - 55-60%, sufficient plus - 61 -70%, good - 71-80%, good plus 81-90%, very good - 91-100%.

Practical placement

Not applicable

Bibliography

Basic literature:
Piekarowicz A. Podstawy wirusologii molekularne, PWN 2004;
Goździcka-Józefiak A. Wirusologia molekularna, UAM 2004;
Kańtoch M. Wirusologia lekarska, PZWL 1998.

Supplementary literature:
Cann A.J. Principles of molecular virology, Academic Press 2011

Additional information

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