Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases I Theory
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| Title | ΠΑΡΑΣΙΤΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΠΑΡΑΣΙΤΙΚΑ ΝΟΣΗΜΑΤΑ Ι (ΘΕΩΡΙΑ) / Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases I Theory |
| Code | 4.3..0 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Veterinary |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | Yes |
| Other Characteristics | Part of composite course |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 200000842 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Ktīniatrikīs (2020-2021)
Registered students: 179
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Compulsory Course | 4 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 29 |
| Class ID | 600214765
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
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/1/600214765
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. have knowledge of the parasites of ruminants, birds, and lagomorphs
2. have knowledge of the life cycle and thus the ways of infection and prevention of infection of the animals
3. have knowledge of the pathogenicity of the parasites as well as the lesions and clinical signs that the parasites cause to their hosts
4. have knowledge of the antiparasitic drugs and treatments
5. have knowledge of the implications of these parasites to Public Health and the measures for the prevention of infection in humans
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)
1-3 hours. Introduction to the course of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases. Introduction to cestodes. Cestoda - cestodoses of birds (PA)
4 to 9 hours. Introduction to nematodes. Nematodes - nematodoses of birds (LFA)
10-11 hours. Introduction to protozoa and arthropods. Protozoa-protozooses and arthropod-arthropodoses of birds (US)
12-16 hours. Cestoda-cestodoses of ruminants. Introduction to trematodes. Trematodes-trematodoses of ruminants (PA)
17-21 hours. Nematode-nematodoseis of ruminants. Leeches (BS)
22-27 hours. Protozooses, Protozoa and arthropods-arthropodoses of ruminants (US)
28-29 hours. Parasites and Parasitic Diseases of rabbits (BS)
Keywords
Parasites, Parasitic diseases of animals and humans
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course 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 Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Last Update
07-04-2020
