| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | LVS110B3 | Veterinary Parasitology | Compulsory | 1 | 2 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| It is aimed to give basic information on acquisition of knowledge and skills that are the basis of parasitology, terms related to parasites (protozoons, helminths and arthropods), nomenclature, host-parasite associations, introduction pathways of parasites, disease pattern they produce, way outs, damage and protection. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Serdar ÖZTÜRK |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Will be learned (i) how to describe of a parasite (ii) the nomenclature and the life-cycle of parasites (iii) the history of parasitology and (iv) the genesis of parasites. | | 2 | Will be learned the general properties of parasites. | | 3 | Will explain the host – parasite relationship. | | 4 | Will explain the transmission routes of animal and zoonotic parasites. | | 5 | Will be learned the main diagnostic techniques to detect parasites. |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
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| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Parasitology | | | | 2 | General features of parasites | | | | 3 | Host-parasite interactions | | | | 4 | Host-parasite interactions | | | | 5 | Infection routes of parasites and zoonoses | | | | 6 | Infection routesof parasites and zoonoses | | | | 7 | Midterm Examination | | | | 8 | Parasites and Ecosystem | | | | 9 | Parasites and Ecosystem | | | | 10 | Effects of parasites on their hosts | | | | 11 | Effects of parasites on their hosts | | | | 12 | Diagnostic methods of parasites | | | | 13 | Diagnostic methods of parasites | | | | 14 | Distribution of parasites and prevention methods | | | | 15 | Distribution of parasites and prevention methods | | | | 16 | Final Examination | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Question-Answer | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | | LO2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | LO3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | | LO4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | | LO5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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