Module Details

Module Code: BIOM8006
Title: Virology
Long Title: Virology UCC module MB3002
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 4213 - Microbiology
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: To provide detailed information on viruses and viral infections.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe virus taxonomy.
LO2 Describe structural and biological properties of viruses and phage.
LO3 Explain the importance of cell culture to virology.
LO4 Give an account of the derivation, preparation and maintenance of primary cell cultures and continuous cell lines.
LO5 Discuss the range of replication and gene expression strategies used by viruses.
LO6 Discuss different host responses to viruses (innate and specific immunity).
LO7 Explain the concepts of virus pathogenesis and virulence.
LO8 Distinguish different mechanisms of pathogenesis and modes of transmission of viruses.
LO9 Give an account of the epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis and underlying virus life-cycle associated with selected virus diseases.
LO10 Give an account of the development, use and impact of virus vaccines.
LO11 Describe practical techniques for the propagation, identification, detection and quantification of viruses.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
MB2003
 
Indicative Content
Virology
Virus taxonomy, properties of viruses and phage, virus genome replication and gene expression strategies, pathogenesis and virulence, modes of transmission, host innate and specific immune response to viral infection, viral vaccines, viral epidemiology, hepatitis viruses, viruses of the respiratory tract (including influenza virus and SARS), HIV and AIDS.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework10.00%
End of Module Formal Examination90.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Multiple Choice Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Assessment Description
n/a
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 90
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact For 6 weeks Every Week 1.50 1.5
Lab Contact For 6 weeks Every Week 1.50 1.5
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_SBISC_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science 7 Mandatory