Abstract: Virology course is one of backbone courses of the biotechnology major in our university. Considering of the characteristics of students in this major, a variety of teaching methods were used in the virology curriculum teaching class, including Discussion-lecture-based learning (Discussion-LBL), Problem-based learning (PBL), and teacher-student role exchange mode. The different teaching methods have the corresponding advantages and achieve good teaching effects, which lay foundations for solid theoretical knowledge and basic skills, problem-solving ability, and good teaching and scientific literacy of students.

Key words: virology course, biotechnology, teaching methods