Lecture, 3 credits, 3hours per week. Pre-requisites: N/A.This course introduces the basicprinciples and concepts of Virology, including the viral genomes, the lifecycle of various viruses, viral infection and transmission, viral-induceddiseases, and the development of anti-viral therapeutic strategies. It willshow the significant value of Virology studies on the monitoring, prevention,and treatment of human diseases by studying many typical viral-associateddiseases.