240035 Parasitological Methods

Detaljer
Inst. for Veterinær Patobiologi
Tidligst mulig placeringKandidat 1.år
VarighedEn blok
 
Pointværdi15 (ECTS)
KursustypeKandidatkursus
 
EksamenSluteksamen

skriftlig og mundtlig eksamen

Portfolio eksamen


Alle hjælpemidler tilladt

Beskrivelse af eksamen: Students perform a practical methodological project over 3 weeks. They prepare a report and present their work at the final examination day.

Vægtning: The written report: 33% The oral presentation: 33% The discussion: 34%



13-skala, intern censur

Eksamensdatoer:
20 January 2006
04 January 2006
 
Forudsætninger for indstilling til eksamenSubmission of a written report. Presence in at least 75 % of the classes
 
Rammer for undervisningLectures, seminars and practical exercises. Course in practical techniques in parasitology
 
BlokplaceringBlock 2
Ugestruktur: A

Block 2
Ugestruktur: B
 
UndervisningssprogEngelsk
 
PointspærringNone
 
Anbefalede forudsætningerBachelor degree in natural sciences: adgangsgivende bachelorgrad
 
Begrænset deltagerantalMax. 20 students
 
Kompetenceområder
The competence within basic science:
Knowledge of parasitological, immunological and molecular methods available in experimental parasitology
Understanding the application of bioassays
Comprehension of the design of animal experiments.
Understanding on how to interpret various diagnostic methods
Transfer priciples to new parasitological problems encountered
Evaluate limitations and possibilities of the techniques in new situations
Competence within applied science:
Knowledge of techniques used in applied science
Understand the relevance of experimental models in relation to cases
Comprehend basic rules and principles in parasitology
Apply principles on new situations
Expand the applicability of the methods by including parts from basic science and other research areas
Competence within ethics and values:
Be aware of ethics of solving problems by using models
React and reflect on animal welfare and legislation
Are able to dicuss from an organised value-system
 
Kursets målsætning
As parasitic infections have profound impact on the human population worldwide, with serious effect on the health and survival of both animals and humans, the course aims at providing tools for identification of parasitological problems. These tools will comprise both classical, immunological and molecular methods in parasitology related to all vertebrate classes from fish to humans.
 
Kursusindhold
A number of basic techniques are included starting with dissection of organisms and examination of blood, tissues and organs. Both qualitative and quantitative methods will be used. Identification of parasites will be based on classical morphological techniques, molecular methods (PCR, RFLP) and immunological tools (ELISA, Western blot). Experimental in vitro and in vivo models will be included. Further, principles of experimental design in parasitological and epidemiological investigations are presented.

The use of the various parasitological methods are also evaluated for their applicability under various socio-economic scenarios.

Special focus will be placed on parasites from fish, pigs, sheep, cattle, and humans
 
Undervisningsform
Teaching consists of lectures, seminars and practical exercises. In addition, 3 weeks will be devoted to a practical project which should be presented in a writen report with focus on the methodlogical aspects. At the seminars the students will present and discuss papers of relevance.
 
Litteraturhenvisninger
Buchmann, K., Bresciani, K. 2001. An introduction to parasitic diseases of freshwater trout. DSR-Publishers, Frederiksberg.

Roepstorff, A., Nansen, P. 1998. Epidemiology, diagnosis and control of helminth parasites of swine. FAO, Rome.

Hand-outs and papers for discussion at seminars
 
Kursusansvarlig
Allan Knud Roepstorff, aro@life.ku.dk, Institut for Veterinær Patobiologi/Faggruppen for Parasitologi, Tlf: 35332746
Kurt Buchmann, kub@life.ku.dk, Institut for Veterinær Patobiologi/Faggruppen f Virologi, Immunologi og Fiskesygdomme, Tlf: 35332700
 
Studienævn
Studienævn NSN
 
Kursusbeskrivelsesomfang
forelæsninger40
praktiske øvelser60
forberedelse131
kollokvier21
projektarbejde160

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