MVMI 204 : Veterinary Mycology

Department

Department of Microbiology & Parasitology

Academic Program

Master in Microbiology

Type

Elective

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Intended learning outcomes

a. Knowledge and understanding:

  1. To understand general molecular virology
  2. To understand fundamental differences between molecular techniques
  3. To understand biotechnology as an advanced diagnostic tools

b. Mental skills:

  1. To distinguish between different molecular techniques
  2. To compare methods and techniques used in virology diagnosis
  3. To analyze each test principles

c. Scientific and professional skills:

  1. To diagnose animal viral diseases
  2. To apply molecular techniques in viral diseases diagnosis
  3. To differentiate between different diagnostic tools

d. General skills:

  1. To be able to write a report on the diagnosis of animal viral disease
  2. To be able to organize a workshop on testing of animal viral diseases
  3. To be able to present a lecture on different molecular techniques

Teaching and learning methods

  1. Lectures
  2. Field visits
  3. Laboratory activities
  4. Data collection
  5. Case studies and discussion panels

Methods of assessments

Evaluation number

Evaluation methods

Evaluation period

Evaluation weight

Percentage

Evaluation date (week)

Notes

First Assessment

Written Exam

60 minutes

20

20%

5

Second assessment

Written exam

60 minutes

20

20%

11

Final assessment

Written exam + oral

120 minutes

60

60%

after week 16

Total

100 Score

100%

References

  1. Principles of Molecular Virology
  2. Fundamentals of Molecular Virology