Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | LVS108B2 | 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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