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Basics of Virology
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Basics of Virology

Basics of Virology provides essential knowledge on the structure, classification, replication, and biology of viruses. The course covers how viruses cause disease, their interactions with host cells, and the latest strategies in antiviral therapies and prevention.
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Basics of Virology
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About The Course

 

Virology is the study of viruses—tiny infectious agents at the frontier between living and non-living entities. This course explores the core principles of virology, beginning with what viruses are, how they are classified, and their evolutionary significance. Learners will study the structural elements of viruses, modes of transmission, and methods by which viruses enter and replicate inside host cells.

The progression of modules details the viral life cycle, replication strategies for DNA and RNA viruses, host–virus interactions, and the molecular basis of infection. The practical impact is emphasised through chapters on immunity, vaccines, antiviral medications, and global health concerns related to viral outbreaks, zoonotic viruses, and viral evolution. Students will become familiar with the scientific methods used to diagnose and study viruses, and will learn how cutting-edge biotechnology uses viruses as genetic tools.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Identify key structural components of viruses and describe how they differ from bacteria and other pathogens
  • Explain the principles of virus classification and types of viral genomes
  • Understand mechanisms of viral replication, transmission, and host cell infection
  • Summarise how viruses cause disease and evade immune responses
  • Discuss modern approaches to diagnosis, antiviral therapy, and vaccine development
  • Appreciate the impact of viruses on public health, biotechnology, and emerging diseases
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 What Are Viruses? Discovery, Structure, and Classification
Chapter 2 Principles of Viral Replication and Life Cycle
Chapter 3 DNA Viruses: Replication Strategies and Examples
Chapter 4 RNA Viruses: Diversity, Evolution, and Infection
Chapter 5 Host–Virus Interactions and Immune Evasion
Chapter 6 Viral Pathogenesis: How Viruses Cause Disease
Chapter 7 Diagnosing Viral Infections: Laboratory and Rapid Methods
Chapter 8 Vaccines: Principles, Development, and Success Stories
Chapter 9 Antiviral Therapies and Resistance
Chapter 10 Viruses and Global Health: Emerging Threats and Zoonoses
Chapter 11 Viruses in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
Chapter 12 Summary & Review
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