Introduction to Virology
Basics of Virology, Virus classifcation, Beneficiary aspects, Shape, Structure, Isolation and Methods of Cultivation
Created by Nithya Sudhakar
What you'll learn
- What is a virus?
- What is Virology?
- Difference between a bacteria and a virus
- Why should we study about viruses?
- How should we study viruses?
- Are viruses beneficial?
- Beneficiary aspects of a virus
- What is virotherapy?
- Classification of Virus
- Types of viruses
- What are DNA virus, RNA virus and Reverse Transcribing Virus?
- History of Virology
- Shape ad Struture of the virus
- Different shapes of viruses
- Isolation of Virus
- Cultivation methods of virus
- Mode of Animal Inoculation
- Inoculation in an embryonated egg
- Sites of inoculation in an embryonated egg
- What is tissue culture?
- Glossary
Requirements
- This course is open to all those who are interested in virology.
- Basic biology in high school.
- An internet connection and a basic computer.
Description
You will learn about basics of Virology, history of virology, shape and structure, classification of virus, types of viruses, how are viruses beneficial, virus isolation, cultivation methods, DNA virus, RNA virus, reverse transcribing virus.
There is a glossary section in section 4 which will help you out further.
Being my third course, I have tried to make it simple.
Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for beginners to virology.
- Graduates in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical and Applied Microbiology, Bacteriology, Virology.
Instructor
Project Manager with a passion for Microbiology
- 4.0 Instructor Rating
- 51 Reviews
- 1,149 Students
- 5 Courses
I have a Masters in Applied Microbiology. I have always had a passion towards the subject as it has advancements everyday. As a Project Manager, I have experience with a number of scientific, medical books and journals, which keeps me up to date in the field of microbiology.
I am happy to be a part of Udemy!