Virology

The objective of this course is to acquire knowledge of fundamental and applied virology, with an emphasis on an integrative vision of the discipline. It will present the specificities of host-virus interactions and the pathophysiology of viral infections in different types of hosts (vertebrates/insects/plants). It will address aspects of viral ecology, emergence and associated risks for human and animal health. Finally, the course will present the study methods used in research, virological detection and diagnosis tools, and the applications of viruses in biotechnologies.

The course will consist of lectures, tutorials (analysis of current scientific articles and oral presentations) and practical work illustrating the lectures and tutorials (virus amplification and purification and quantification using reference techniques).

Knowledge:

- To have an integrated vision of the functioning of viruses at different scales (cell, organism, host and reservoir populations) and of their impact on human and animal health, but also on the environment.

- Have knowledge of the impact of the environment on the transmission and spread of viruses.

- Master the principles of reference techniques used in virology (amplification, purification and quantification of viruses, detection and screening) in the fields of health, agronomy and the environment.)

 Know-how :

- Mobilize the fundamental concepts and techniques of virology to deal with a simple or complex problem in the field, or to analyze a document (analysis of clinical cases, analysis of theoretical and experimental data, etc.).

- Master the basic experimental techniques in virology (amplification, purification, quantification and detection of viruses).

- Know and implement the main preventive measures in terms of hygiene and safety in virology.

- Follow an experimental protocol.

- Write a report of practical work.

- Identify and select a variety of specialized resources to document a virology topic or support a virology argument.

- Synthesize knowledge for written or oral use.

- Use digital reference tools to acquire, process, produce and disseminate information in written or oral form.

- Know how to mobilize knowledge to develop an argument with a critical mind (of one's own results, of scientific publications ...).

- Use the different registers of written and oral expression of the French language with ease.

Know how to be :

- Work in groups as well as independently.

- Know how to organize your time.

- To develop one's ability to synthesize information.

- Deepen your scientific curiosity.

Major of L1 and L2, having followed the UE of Microbiology S3 HAV318V, or an equivalent UE of Microbiology/Virology.