BIOL410 VIROLOGY
| Course Code: | 2380410 | 
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) | 
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 | 
| Department: | Biology | 
| Language of Instruction: | English | 
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate | 
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr BANU BAYYURT KOCABAŞ | 
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. | 
Course Objectives
- Identifying the terms in virology,
- Classifying viruses according to Baltimore Classification,
- Explaining different entry routes of viruses,
- Comparing and contrasting replication mechanisms of RNA and DNA viruses,
- Generating experiments on virus entry, release and replication.
Course Content
A general survey of the nature, morphology, classification and genetics of viruses with additional information on host-virus relationship and the viral etiology of cancer.
Course Learning Outcomes
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Level of Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 
| 1 | Perform basic laboratory and field techniques/approaches used in various branches of biology. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Understand and apply principles of laboratory and field safety. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Understand the inner workings of the scientific processes, think critically, and frame questions using experimental and theoretical approaches in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Proficiency in communicating issues in both English and Turkish. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Read, and understand scientific communications from primary literature in biology. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Identify and explain issues in biological sciences. | ✔ | |||
| 7 | Be ready to take new theoretical and technological challenges by recognizing the value and act upon the need for lifelong learning. | ✔ | |||
| 8 | Work as an individual, as well as a team member, and assume leadship when needed. | ✔ | |||
| 9 | Follow the rules of scientific ethics within their careers and professions. | ✔ | |||
0: No Contribution 1: Little Contribution 2: Partial Contribution 3: Full Contribution
