Information Package / Course Catalogue
Viral Replications
Course Code: VVR525
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aims of this course are; 1. to inform the students about replication mechanism in Virology 2. to describe mechanism of replication in DNA and RNA viruses. 3. to describe Baltimore Classification.

Course Content

The replication mechanisms of DNA and RNA viruses.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Mehmet Tolga TAN
Learning Outcomes
1.The student knows general replication strategies of viruses.
2.Student learns specific replication strategies of DNA viruses.
3.Student learns specific replication strategies of RNA viruses.
4.Knowledge of host cell interactions during the proliferation of viruses.
5.Knowledge of host cell interactions during the proliferation of viruses.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. MacLachlanN.J. and Dubovi E.J.(2012) “Fenners Veterinary Virology”, 4th edition, Academic Press 2. Yesilbag K. (2010) “General Virology”, UludagUniversityPress. 3. Murphy, F.A., Gibbs, E.P.J., Horzinek, M.C., Studdert, M.J., (1999) Veterinary Virology, Academic Press, 3. Ed., Boston, New York, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto 4. Flint S. J., Enquist, L. W., Racaniello, V.R., Skalka, A.M. (2009) Principles of Virology, ASM Press, 3. Ed., USA
2.Yesilbag K. (2010) “General Virology”, UludagUniversityPress.
3.Murphy, F.A., Gibbs, E.P.J., Horzinek, M.C., Studdert, M.J., (1999) Veterinary Virology, Academic Press, 3. Ed., Boston, New York, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto
4.Flint S. J., Enquist, L. W., Racaniello, V.R., Skalka, A.M. (2009) Principles of Virology, ASM Press, 3. Ed., USA
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General ınformation: Virus Replication
Week 2 - Theoretical
General ınformation: Virus Replication: adsorbtion, penetration
Week 3 - Theoretical
General ınformation: Virus Replication: eklips
Week 4 - Theoretical
General information: Virus Replication: maturation and shedding of mature virus particles
Week 5 - Theoretical
Baltimore Classification
Week 6 - Theoretical
DNA virus replication
Week 7 - Theoretical
DNA virus replication
Week 8 - Theoretical
Literature study, Mid-Term Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Replication strategies of DNA viruses according to their properties
Week 10 - Theoretical
Replication strategies of DNA viruses according to their properties
Week 11 - Theoretical
Replication strategies of DNA viruses according to their properties
Week 12 - Theoretical
Replication strategies of DNA viruses according to their properties
Week 13 - Theoretical
Stopping viral replication
Week 14 - Theoretical
Literature study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment1213
Seminar1415
Midterm Examination116117
Final Examination116117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)70
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
5
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3
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OÇ-5
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