Undergraduate Course: Pathway Biology of Host-pathogen Interactions (MIBM10048)
Course Outline
School | School of Biomedical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
Summary | The Herpesviruses represent a large and diverse group of complex dsDNA viruses which cause serious disease and mortality in humans as well as numerous animal species. They have a global economic impact in human healthcare and agriculture. This special topic will outline the main human and animal herpesvirus groups focussing on principles of pathogenesis and immune evasion. The topic will explore virus replication strategies, pathogenesis, and mechanisms by which these viruses can maintain infection in the face of the host immune response. There will also be study of host and pathogen genomics, animal models of herpesvirus infection, and an overview of emerging techniques and approaches in herpesvirus research. Student presentations and essays will help to reinforce important aspects and emerging concepts relevant to the topic. |
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
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Additional Information
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Keywords | ID_Path_Bio |
Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Douglas Roy
Tel: (0131) 242 6279
Email: Douglas.Roy@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Patricia Law
Tel: (0131 6)50 3161
Email: Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk |
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