TV5130 - Veterinary Parasitology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3
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Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences |
Available to graduate students with a degree in Veterinary Science. Other appropriately
trained graduates may enrol at the discretion of the Academic Head of Veterinary Science.
Review of the parasitic diseases important to veterinary medicine with a special emphasis
on parasitic diseases common in tropical areas. Major groups of protozoan, helminth
and arthropod parasites of domestic animals are examined with emphasis on diagnosis,
epidemiology, control and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
- critically evaluate research papers and reviews on parasitological topics and present
conclusions as seminars/reports;
- develop plans for the management and control of parasitic diseases using integrated
approaches;
- apply modern technologies to diagnosis and treatment of parasitic diseases;
- identify the common parasites of domestic animals and describe their biology;
- describe the pathogenic mechanisms of parasitic diseases.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (30%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more; Successfully complete the formative
exercises, and Successfully complete the unit according to the requirements
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Mixed attendance,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(Optional face to face tutorials held weekly (see live timetable))
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Coord/Lect: |
Assoc. Professor Constantin Constantinoiu. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 40 hours - online lectures and case studies (optional face to face tutorials)
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.