Origin and nature of viruses, structure and classification of viruses, viral replication of
chemical and physical properties of bacteriophages and plant viruses. Transmission of
viral diseases. Interference phenomenon, viral genetics and immune response including
viral vaccines. Systematic virology, picorna viruses. Paramyxo viruses, orthomyxo
viruses, Toga viruses, Corona viruses, Reo viruses, Rhado viruses, Arena viruses, Retro
viruses. Adenoviruses, herpes viruses, pox viruses, Epstein Barr viruses,
Hepadnaviruses, paploma viruses, polyma viruses, Rota viruses, Lossa viruses,
Parvoviruses Bunya viruses.
- Lecturer: Dr. Obhioze Augustine Akpoka
- Lecturer: osazee izevbuwa
- Lecturer: Maureen Okwu
Level of Study: 300 Level