TV5131 - Host-Parasite Relationships

Available to level 4 honours and graduate students.

A tutorial/seminarbased subject dealing with concepts and specific topics in parasitology. Interactions between parasites and their hosts from the molecular, biochemical and physiological to the population level are examined with reference to specific organisms.

Learning Outcomes

• discuss the evolution and basic theories of parasitism as a way of life;
• discuss the means by which parasitic infections lead to parasitic disease and the pathogenic mechanisms involved;
• understand the epidemiology of parasitic diseases and the principles involved in development and application of mathematical/computer models of parasitic diseases;
• understand the mechanisms by which the hosts attempt to control the growth, development and multiplication of parasites and how parasites evade these processes.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (30%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

TBA

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.