This course aims to provide a foundational understanding of virology, covering major virus families, virus replication and pathogenesis, host immune responses, methodologies of virological research and antiviral strategies. You will explore how viruses differ from other microorganisms, recognize the relevance of emerging viral infections in a local and international context as well as the clinical and economic importance of viral infections. You will also be able to critically evaluate and discuss the reporting of viral diseases in the media and public discourse.
| Academic Units | 3 |
| Exam Schedule | Tue Apr 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) 13:00-15:30 |
| Grade Type | Letter Graded |
| Department Maintaining | BS |
| Prerequisites | |
| Mutually Exclusive | |
| Not Available to All Programme | Yr1 |
| Index | Type | Group | Day | Time | Venue | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | LEC/STUDIO | LE1 | TUE | 1130-1320 | SBS-CR1 |
0930
1030
1130
1230
1330
1430
1530
1630
1730
BS3037
LEC/STUDIO | SBS-CR1
BS3037
08687
TUT | SBS-CR3
BS3037
08688
TUT | SBS-CR3
BS3037
08689
TUT | SBS-CR3
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