Molecular Plant Virology
| Title | Μοριακή Ιολογία Φυτών / Molecular Plant Virology |
| Code | ΣΦΠ104Υ |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate, 3rd / Doctorate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Varvara Maliogka |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600020771 |
Programme of Study: PMS « SYGCΗRONĪ FYTOPROSTASIA KAI VIOTECΗNOLOGIKES EFARMOGES» (2026-sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Core Courses | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Academic Year | 2021 – 2022 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600202733
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600202733
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=16559
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
basic knowledge of plant pathology, plant virology, molecular biology and biotechnology
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of the course, the students will:
1. have deeply understood the molecular mechanisms of plant-virus-vector interactions
2. know the factors shaping the epidemiology and evolution of of plant viruses
3. become acquainted with advanced cutting-edge methodologies of plant viruses diagnosis
4. have looked into the biotechnological applications of plant viruses and will κnow the modern approaches of plant virus disease management
General Competences
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Taxonomy, synthesis and structure of plant viruses, mechanisms of disassembly and genome expression, replication and movement (RNA/DNA viruses) in the plant host, molecular plant-virus-vector interactions, methodology of disease diagnosis and novel virus detection methods, epidemiology and ecology, genetic diversity and evolution, modern methods of plant virus management, plant viruses as useful biotechnological tools, viroids, satellite viruses and satellite nucleic acids.
Keywords
synthesis and structure of plant viruses (RNA/DNA), taxonomic criteria, disassembly, genome expression, replication, movement, novel detection methods, molecular plant-virus-vector interactions, epidemiology, evolution, biotechnological applications, modern management, viroids, satellites
Educational Material Types
- Slide presentations
- Book
- review articles
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 2 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 40 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Project | 40 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 4 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 125 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative)
Bibliography
Additional bibliography for study
Comparative plant virology. 2nd Edition. Roger Hull (Editor). 2009. Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc (400p.).
Principles of plant virology. Genome, Pathogenicity, Virus ecology, by S Astier, J. Albouy, Y. Maury, C. Robaglia, H. Lecoq (Editors). 2007, CRC Press (494p.).
Last Update
17-04-2022
