? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : BMS-4-MI27

The Herpesviruses represent a large and diverse group of complex dsDNA viruses which cause serious disease and mortality in humans as well as numerous animal species. They have a global economic impact in human healthcare and agriculture. This special topic will outline the main human and animal herpesvirus groups focussing on principles of pathogenesis and immune evasion. The topic will explore virus replication strategies, pathogenesis, and mechanisms by which these viruses can maintain infection in the face of the host immune response. There will also be study of host and pathogen genomics, animal models of herpesvirus infection, and an overview of emerging techniques and approaches in herpesvirus research. Student presentations and essays will help to reinforce important aspects and emerging concepts relevant to the topic.

? This course is not available to visting students.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer.

Home subject area

Microbiology and Infection (Biomedical Sciences), (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Other subject areas

Microbiology and Infection (Biological Sciences), (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 18:00 Central

Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

30% ICA & 70% exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 1 hour(s) 30 minutes

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Patricia Anne Law
Tel : (0131 6)50 3161
Email : Anne.Law@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr John Stewart
Tel : (0131 6)50 8267
Email : John.Stewart@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.dbcls.med.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/