Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases II Practise
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| Title | ΠΑΡΑΣΙΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΡΑΣΙΤΙΚΑ ΝΟΣΗΜΑΤΑ ΙΙ (ΑΣΚΗΣΗ) / Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases II Practise |
| Code | 5.4.01 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Veterinary |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Other Characteristics | Part of composite course |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600001256 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Ktīniatrikīs (2020-2021)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 5 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
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| Class ID | 600131182
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600131182
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
1. can identify the protozoan parasites of carnivores (dogs and cats), Equids and pig
2. can identify the metazoan parasites of carnivores (dogs and cats), Equids and pig
3. are aware of the biological material and the sampling methods for the diagnosis of parasitic diseases of carnivores (dogs and cats), Equids and pig
4. are able to perform parasitological diagnostic procedures in order to diagnose the parasitic diseases of carnivores (dogs and cats), Equids and pig
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Respect natural environment
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
1-2 hours. Demonstration of protozoan parasites of pigs, horses and carnivores. Giemsa demonstration of microscopic preparations.
3-4 hours. Macroscopic demonstration of trematodes and cestodes of pigs, horses and carnivores.
6-5 hours. Faecal sedimentation method (Teleman), identification of reproductive elements of parasites of pigs, horses and carnivores.
7-8 hours. Macroscopic demonstration of nematodes of pigs, horses and carnivores.
9-10 hours. Flotation method (Faust), identification of reproductive elements of parasites of pigs, horses and carnivores.
11-12 hours. Digestion method, Graham method, modified Knott method.
13-14 hours. Macroscopic demonstration of arthropods of pigs, horses and carnivores.
15-16 hours. Extra laboratory practice
Keywords
Parasites, Parasitic diseases of animals and humans
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- parasites, reagents, lab facilities
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
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Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Last Update
23-11-2020
