Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
202200203104PARASITOLOGYCompulsory233
Level of Course Unit
Short Cycle
Objectives of the Course
Giving detailed information about the followings: Identification of species of parasites with characteristic morphology The relationships between the parasites and their hosts, Impacts pf the parasites to human and other alives.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Ayşegül ÇOBAN
Learning Outcomes
1Recognize and identify the parasites
2Learning the biological life cycle parasites among the living creature
Mode of Delivery
Evening Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The basic components of Parasitology, major parasitic groups, the effects of parasite on host, medically important parasites parasites and parasites and parasitic diseases and diagnosis technics.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Identification Of Parasite And The Host, Classification of Parasites, Life Forms and Adaptation To Parasitism, Origin of The Parasites, Nomenclature of Parasites and Parasitic DiseasesIntroduction of Parasitology Laboratory, The Key Issues to Consider in the Laboratory, Introduction of Microscope and Using Technic
2How Does a Parasite Live? The Changes And Adaptation In Parasites , Body Structures Of ParasitesIntroduction of Parasite Species- Examination of Trematode Helminths
3Parasitic Nutrition, Movement in Parasites, Reproduction and Growth of ParasitesIntroduction of Parasite Species- Examination of Cestode Helminths
4Host, Entrance and settlement of the vector parasites into host, Development Stages of The Parasites, The parasitism types depending on the speciality of the host-parasite relationship. Introduction of Parasite Species- Examination of Nematode Helminths
5Entryways of Parasites Into Hosts, Contamination Types of the Parasites into Hosts Introduction of Parasite Species-Examination of Protozoans
6Zoonotic Parasites, The contamination Types of Some Parasitic Zoonozis into HostThe Fecal Examination with Flotation Technic
7Mid-term Exam Mid-term Exam
8Structure of The Ecosystem and some Related Definitions, The Place and the Importance of the Parasites in the Ecosystem, Habitat of the Parasites, The Indicator Roles of the Parasites for the Determination of Environmental Pollution.The Fecal Examination with Sedimentation Technic
9Detrimental Effects of the ParasitesIntroduction of Parasite Species- Examination of Haemoparasites
10The Pathogen Pransportation Effects of the Parasites, The Host Reactions Against Parasites, The Symptoms of the Parasitic DiseasesSlide Preperation, Staining and Examination on the Microscope for the Diagnosis of Haemoparasites
11The Key Issues to Consider in the Parasitology Laboratories, The Diagnosis Technics of the Parasites in the Live Animals, The Diagnosis Technics of the Parasites in the Dead Animals, Introduction of Parasite Species- Examination of Ectoparasites
12The Spread of the Parasitic Diseases, Treatment and Control in the Parasitic DiseasesDiagnosis Technics for Ectoparasites in Live Animals
13The Spread of the Parasitic Diseases, Treatment and Control in the Parasitic DiseasesParasite Diagnosis Technics in Dead Aimals
14Final ExamFinal Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
"Basic Veterinary Parasitology" Anadıolu University Open Education Faculty Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Self Study14342
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11212
Individual Study for Final Examination11212
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)96
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