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Can you provide me the syllabus of M. Sc. Virology Program offered by National Institute of Virology (NIV), a premier virus research laboratory affiliated to the University of Pune?

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The syllabus of M. Sc. Virology Program offered by National Institute of Virology (NIV), a premier virus research laboratory affiliated to the University of Pune is as follows:

Semester I: Theory courses
VR-111(T): Basic Virology 1 Credit
Module 1: Introduction 5 hrs.
History and principles of virology, virus taxonomy, introduction to replication strategies

Module 2: Virus structures, animal and plant viruses 5 hrs.
Virus structure and morphology, viruses of veterinary importance and plant viruses

Module 3: Infrastructure 5 hrs.
Principles of bio-safety, containment facilities, maintenance and handling of laboratory animals and requirements of virological laboratory

Recommended Books:
1. Fields Virology Vol 1 and 2. B.N. Fields, D.M. Knipe, P.M. Howley, R.M. Chanock, J.L. Melnick, T.P. Monath, B. Roizman, and S.E. Straus, eds.), 3rd Edition. Lippincott-Raven, Philadelphia, PA
2. Principles of Virology: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Control of Animal Viruses. S. J. Flint, V. R. Racaniello, L. W. Enquist, V. R. Rancaniello, A. M. Skalka Latest edition / Pub Date: December 2003 Publisher: American Society Microbiology--- Chapters 3-13.
3. Laboratory Animal Medicine: Principles and Procedures. Margi Sirois. Latest edition / Pub Date: November 2004. Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences.
4. Guides for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. National Research Council. Latest edition / Pub Date: January 1996. Publisher: National Academy Press.
5. Laboratory Biosafety Manual, WHO,


Syllabus M. Sc. Virology National Institute of Virology (NIV)