Lecture: This course will deal with definition and history of virology; general properties of viruses, morphology and composition of viruses, taxonomy and nomenclature of viruses, Virus replication, Viral genetics, methods of viral propagation and Laboratory diagnosis of viral infections. Morphology, cultivation, physico-chemical characteristics, isolation and identification, immunity and disease association of RNA and DNA viruses of veterinary importance, and Prions.

Practices: Collecting, packing and submitting clinical specimens for virology to laboratory, Culturing, isolation, and identification of viruses in embryonated eggs, tissue culture, and laboratory animals; determination of cytopathic effects of viruses on different tissues; preparation of transport and maintenance media for specimens containing viruses; demonstration of viral antigens and viral nucleic acids; demonstration of antibodies against viral antigens.