gsw260 - Molecular Virology (Veranstaltungsübersicht)

at the end of the course

graded: written examination,
ungraded: presentation (seminar), protocol (exercise)

Goals of this module:
upon completion of this module, students
- know about general aspects of virology including the viral replication cycle, classification of viruses,  virus-host-interactions, innate immune response and mechanisms of antiviral therapies
- know safety aspects of working in a S2 laboratory and working with infectious agents
- are able to understand, explain and evaluate fundamental concepts and research results in the field of virology

Skills to be acquired/ competencies:
++ comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of virology
++ knowledge of virological working methods
  + data analysis skills
++ critical and analytical thinking
  + independent searching and knowledge of scientific literature
++ data presentation and discussion (written and spoken)
  + teamwork
  + ethics and professional behavior