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TV5131 - Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Animal Parasitic Disease
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
Available to level 4 honours and graduate students.
A tutorial/practical based subject dealing with concepts and specific topics in parasitology.
The pathogenesis of parasitic disease in animals, techniques for parasite isolation/recovery
and identification and diagnosis of parasitic disease will be introduced/presented
A tutorial/practical based subject dealing with concepts and topics in parasitology,
focusing on pathogenesis of parasitic disease in animals, techniques for parasite
isolation/recovery and identification and diagnosis of parasitic disease.
Learning Outcomes
- develop and demonstrate skills in morphologic identification of parasites;
- describe the means by which parasitic infections lead to parasitic disease and the
pathogenic mechanisms involved;
- describe the mechanisms by which the hosts attempt to control the growth, development
and multiplication of parasites and how parasites evade these processes;
- describe and evaluate current diagnostic techniques in veterinary parasitology.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (50%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Attempt all assessment items and achieve a minimum of 50% on each assessment item.
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.