Basics of Virology

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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.

12 Modules1 hour
€169€0
Basics of Virology

Learning Outcomes

What you'll learn

  • 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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Modules

  • What Are Viruses? Discovery, Structure, and Classification
  • Principles of Viral Replication and Life Cycle
  • DNA Viruses: Replication Strategies and Examples
  • RNA Viruses: Diversity, Evolution, and Infection
  • Host–Virus Interactions and Immune Evasion
  • Viral Pathogenesis: How Viruses Cause Disease
  • Diagnosing Viral Infections: Laboratory and Rapid Methods
  • Vaccines: Principles, Development, and Success Stories
  • Antiviral Therapies and Resistance
  • Viruses and Global Health: Emerging Threats and Zoonoses
  • Viruses in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
  • Summary & Review

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is for students healthcare workers and anyone who wants to learn about viruses. No previous medical knowledge is needed.

You will learn what viruses are how they spread how they infect humans and basic ways to prevent viral diseases.

Yes this course is made for beginners. All topics are explained in easy and clear language.

Yes you will get a certificate after finishing the course and passing the assessment.