Study programme 2025-2026Français
Virology
Programme component of Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology (MONS) (day schedule) à la Faculty of Science

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
US-M1-SCBBMC-045-MOptional UETAFFOREAU LionelS815 - Biologie cellulaire
  • TAFFOREAU Lionel

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français15000022.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
S-BIOG-156Virology150000Q1100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
  • Master communication techniques.
    • Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
  • Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
    • Aquire new knowledge independently.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of this course, the student will acquire fundamentals of virology (virus structure, the differents steps of the infectious cycle, virus classification), molecular virus-host cell interactions, viral transmission and epidemiology. Different families of virus infecting eukaryotes will be described, highlighting a particular virus as example. 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

Not applicable

Prior Experience

Cell and molecular biology

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
S-BIOG-156
  • Cours magistraux

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
S-BIOG-156
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
S-BIOG-156Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
S-BIOG-156The course slides will be accessible through the Moodle platform for downloading.

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
S-BIOG-156Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
S-BIOG-156Unauthorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
S-BIOG-156
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
S-BIOG-156The student will answer to question relative to the course, with a written preparation.

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
S-BIOG-156
  • N/A - Néant

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments

AAResit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
S-BIOG-156Not applicable

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
S-BIOG-156
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
S-BIOG-156The student will answer to question relative to the course, with a written preparation.
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 15/05/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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