| Module name | Medical Microbiology II (K2018) Veterinary Virology (K2023) |
| Module level, if applicable | Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
| Code, if applicable | 215O1122 |
| Semester(s) in which the module is taught | Semester IV (K2018) Semester III (K2023) |
| Person responsible for the module | drh. A. Magfira Satya Apada, M.Sc. |
| Lecturers | 1. drh. A. Magfira Satya Apada, M.Sc. 2. drh. Muhammad Fadhlullah Mursalim, M.Kes., Ph.D. 3. drh. Fedri Rell, M.Si. 4. drh. Zulfikri Mustakdir, M.Si. 5. drh. Danawir Alwi |
| Language | Indonesian language |
| Relation to curriculum | Course description: This course provides an overview of viruses and viral diseases in animals, including their structure, composition, classification, genetics, replication, pathogenesis, host resistance, epidemiology, culture, laboratory diagnosis, and immunization strategies. Relation to curriculum: This courses lay the foundation for understanding viral pathogens and diseases affecting animals,providing essential knowledge to diagnose, manage, and prevent viral infections, thereby preparing students to address viral challenges across diverse animal species within the veterinary curriculum. |
| Type of teaching and contact hours | Face-to-face class activities (2×50 minutes per week) – Lectures – Case-based learning – Project-based learning |
| Workload | Students are required to complete a minimum of 90.67 hours in one semester, which consist of: 1. Face-to-face class activities (26.67 hours) 2. Structured assignments (32 hours) 3. Independent study (32 hours) |
| Credit points | 2 credit points (equivalent to 3.02 ECTS) |
| Requirements according to the examination regulations | Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes and submit all assignments before the final exam. |
| Recommended prerequisites | Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology |
| Module objectives or intended learning outcomes | After completing this course, students should be able to accurately differentiate between healthy and sick animals across various species, especially aquatic and local endemic animals, using anatomical-physiological features, clinical signs, pathological changes, and laboratory diagnostic techniques based on immunological mechanisms. |
| Contents | 1. Introduction to virus and viral diseases 2. Structure and composition of viruses 3. Classification and nomenclature of viruses 4. Replication of RNA and DNA viruses 5. Cultivation and enumeration of viruses 6. Materials that destroy viruses and methods of preserving viruses 7. Genetics of viruses 8. Pathogenesis of viral infections 9. Host resistance to viruses 10. Mechanisms and epidemiology of viral diseases 11. Laboratory diagnosis of viral diseases 12. Immunization against viral infections |
| Forms of assessment | 1. Class participation 2. Theory examination |
| Study and examination requirements and forms of examination | Study and examination requirements: 1. Students must arrive 10 minutes before the class starts and 15 minutes before the examination starts. 2. Students must switch off all electronic devices during the offline classes. 3. Students must switch on the video camera during the online classes. 4. Students must inform the lecturer if they will not attend class due to sickness or other reasons. 5. Students must submit all class assignments before the deadline. 6. Students must attend the exam to receive a final grade. |
| Media employed | Slide presentations |
| Reading list | 1. Murphy , FA, Gibbs EPJ, Horzinek MC, Studdert MJ. 1999. Veterinary Virology. 3rd Ed. Academic Press. San Diego, California. 2. Carter, G.R, M.M. Chengapa, and A.W. Roberts. 1995. Essentials of Veterinary Microbiology. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, PA 3. Carter, G.R.. and J.R. Cole. 1990. Diagnostic Procedures in Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology. Academic Press, Inc, San Diego, CA. 4. Glick, B.R, and J.J. Pasternak. 1994. Molecular Biotechnology, Principles and Applications of Recombinant DNA. ASM Press, Washington, D.C. 5. Swayne, D.E., J.R. Glisson, J.E. Jackwood, and W.M. Reed. Isolation and Identification of Avian Pathogens. American Association of Avian Pathologist. Kennett Square, PA. |