discuss areas of attack by antivirals. Specifically on the reverse transcriptase inhibitors which are nucleoside analogous. discuss Acyclovir as an example and use its structural formula to show how the virus gets fooled.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Viewed on the computer some new research involving DRACO.
Trevor is up to date on many of these new treatments and seems well read in areas he is interested in.
effects of dopamine and gaba
types of receptors
opiate receptors-effects of chemical binding
tolerance, dependance and withdrawl
how the opioids work-their mode of action
clinical uses
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Georgia is well versed in the area. She is able to participate in the discussion and seems to be taking notes.
review the life cycle of visions
discuss the history of antiviral discovery and the trail and error methods used
outline the viral life cycle stages which may be attacked by antivirals and the difficulties in development.
Discuss and outline the 5 major paths which antivirals can utilize
discuss acyclovir as a typical nucleoside analogue drug.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Trevor was 30 min late. we were able only to outline and discuss a few of the objectives listed. We will proceed a little faster at the next class to try and finish the material this week
discuss transcription and translation of viral dna and rna into the host cell.
Indicate how this process causes viral infection and protein production and lead into possible drug treatments attacking the process.
Assignment
research ketamine
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Trevors questions were as usual, though provoking. He has done some extensive reading on transmission and seems interested in how the DNA is altered by the virus. We are going to research some new information on use of drugs to treat neuronal disorders after this section. This was his request.
using herpes simplex as a typical viral particle, through a series of electron micorphotos, discuss the viral structure, attachment, entrance into the cell, reproduction within the host and latency.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
25
Lesson Comments
All notes were previously written on the board, in anticipation of Trevor being late. He was 35
minuts late. We discussed the notes as he copied them and viewed the photos This will lead us into a more detailed discussion of the HIV virus and the various mechanisms of action of the antiviral drugs.
read about the history and discovery of viral particles
Using microphotos and drawings, outline the 6 steps in the viral infection process
discuss the spread of viral infection and carriers
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We had a good back and forth discussion regarding viral infections, how they spread and the effects on the body. Also discussed rhe various stages in viral reproduction and he effects of chronic infection on the population. This will lead us into specific viral treatmens, with a concentration on HIV and how the drugs affect the reproductive cycle of the virion
Discuss definitions of pain, pathways, responses to stimuli, first pain, second pain, descriptions of pain, depression following pain, sources of pain somatic, visceral and neuropathic.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
We had a really good discussion of all the topics listed in the lesson outline. Georgia seemed genuinely interested and participated in the class.
