Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) |
Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives |
Course Objectives |
Competency Indicators |
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Teaching Methods |
Assessment Methods |
This class taught students to learn how to find the literatures of animal virology, understand the research method of virology, and learn the progress and development of this field. |
1.Professional knowledge in microbiology and public health. |
2.Ability to conduct experiments in microbiology, public health, biochemistry and molecular biology. |
3.Ability to read research articles in English or Chinese. |
4.Ability of logical thinking and lifelong learning. |
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Discussion |
topic Discussion/Production |
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Oral Presentation |
Attendance |
Written Presentation |
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Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule |
Week |
Course Content |
Week 1 |
1.The genetic stability, replication kinetics and cytopathogenicity of recombinant avian coronaviruses with a T16A or an A26F mutation within the E protein is cell-type dependent. Viruses 14:1784 |
Week 2 |
2.Interaction between lactobacilli and chicken macrophages induce antiviral responses against avian influenza virus. Research in Veterinary Science 125:441-450 |
Week 3 |
3.Spontaneous and targeted mutations in the decapping enzyme enhance replication of modified vaccinia virus Ankara (MVA) in monkey cells. Journal of Virology 95:e01104-21 |
Week 4 |
4.Enhanced neutralization potency of an identical HIV neutralizing antibody expressed as different isotypes is achieved through genetically distinct mechanisms. Scientific Reports 12:16473 |
Week 5 |
5.SARS-CoV-2 NSP5 and N protein counteract the RIG-I signaling pathway by suppressing the formation of stress granules Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy 7:22 |
Week 6 |
6.A poxvirus decapping enzyme colocalizes with mitochondria to regulate RNA metabolism and translation and promote viral replication. mBio 13(3):e0030022 |
Week 7 |
7.Evasion of a human cytomegalovirus entry inhibitor with potent cysteine reactivity is concomitant with the utilization of a heparan sulfate proteoglycan-independent route of entry. Journal of Virology 94:e02012-19 |
Week 8 |
8.Virulence differences of mpox (monkeypox) virus clades I, IIa, and IIb.1 in a small animal model. PNAS 120:e2220415120 |
Week 9 |
9.Gut microbiota is associated with protection against Marek’s disease virus infection in chickens. Virology 553:122-130 |
Week 10 |
10.Vaccinia virus D10 has broad decapping activity that is regulated by mRNA splicing. PLOS Pathogens 18(2):e1010099 |
Week 11 |
11.Identified human breast milk compositions effectively inhibit SARS-CoV-2 and variants infection and replication. iScience 25:104136 |
Week 12 |
12.Xenogenic rolling-circle replication of a synthetic beak and feather disease virus genomic clone in 293TT mammalian cells and Nicotiana benthamiana. Journal of General Virology 98:2329-2338 |
Week 13 |
13.Role of stress granules in suppresing viral replication by the infectious bronchitis virus endonuclease. Journal of Virology 96:e0068622 |
Week 14 |
14.The molecular basis for SARS-CoV-2 binding to dog ACE2. Nature Communications 12:4195 |
Week 15 |
Student presentation (I) |
Week 16 |
Student presentation (II) |
Week 17 |
Student presentation (III) |
Week 18 |
Final discussion |
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Evaluation |
Presentation performance (100%) |
Textbook & other References |
mBio, Scientific Report, Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy, Research in Veterinary Science, PNAS, PLOS Pathogens, Journal of General Virology, Journal of Virology, Nature Communications |
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website |
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Office Hours |
Friday 16:00-17:00 |
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs |
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