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Course, academic year 2026/2027
  
   
Virology - M320053
Title: Virologie
Guaranteed by: Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology (320)
Faculty: Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
Actual: from 2026 to 2026
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:3
E-Credits: summer s.:3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/0, Ex [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)Schedule is not published yet, this information might be misleading.
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: taught
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Lipov Jan doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Examination dates   Schedule   
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Annotation -
The course aims to introduce students to the molecular foundations of virology. The individual key steps of the viral life cycle are discussed, focusing on the differences between different groups. The course also deals with viral infection and the pathogenesis of viral infections. Unusual infectious agents are also mentioned.
Last update: Lipov Jan (26.01.2026)
Course completion requirements -

At least 50% from the written part of the exam.

Passing the oral part of the exam.

Last update: Lipov Jan (26.01.2026)
Literature - Czech

Doporučená:

  • Flint, S. Jane, Racaniello, V. R., Rall, Glenn F., Hatziioannou, Theodora, Skalka, Anna Marie. Principles of virology, Multi-Volume, 5th Edition. : ASM Press, 2020, s. ISBN 978-1-68367-032-2.

Volitelná:

  • Dimmock, N. J., Easton, A. J., Leppard, K. N.. Introduction to modern virology. : , , s. ISBN 978-1-119-97810-7.

Last update: Lipov Jan (02.03.2026)
Teaching methods -

Lectures - students participate in the teacher's explanation.

Discussion - during the lesson, there is a discussion of interesting questions, space for resolving ambiguities.

Interactive - voluntary participation in anonymous interactive tests on the material discussed directly in class (possibility of feedback).

Presentation - individual (or in pairs) presentation on a selected viral family, discussion.

Last update: Lipov Jan (26.01.2026)
Requirements to the exam -

The exam consists of a written part, where the student must score at least 50 points out of 100, followed by an oral part of the exam.

Last update: Lipov Jan (26.01.2026)
Syllabus -

Introduction, classification of viruses, infection cycle

Structure of the viral particle, entry of the virus into the cell

Replication of viral DNA genomes

Replication of viral RNA genomes

Modification of viral pre-mRNA, protein synthesis

Intracellular transport, assembly of the viral particle, cell exit and maturation

The cell as a virus factory, basics of antiviral defense

Viral infection

Pathogenesis of viral infections

Prions and giant viruses

Current viral threats in the plant and animal kingdoms

student presentations

Last update: Lipov Jan (26.01.2026)
Learning outcomes -

Students will be able to:

• describe basics of virus taxonomy, especially the Baltimore classification

• understand methods of virus identification

• describe the main steps of the virus life cycle

• understand basics of viral infection transmission and its consequences

• evaluate current viral threats not only in the animal kingdom

Last update: Lipov Jan (26.01.2026)
Registration requirements -

none

Last update: Lipov Jan (26.01.2026)
 
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