240083 Human Parasitology

Detaljer
Ansvarligt institutInstitut for Veterinær Sygdomsbiologi

English TitleHuman Parasitology
Tidligst mulig placeringKandidat 1.år til Kandidat 2. år
VarighedEn blok
 
Pointværdi7.5 (ECTS)
 
KursustypeKandidatkursus
 
EksamenSluteksamen

skriftlig prøve


Skriftlig auditorieeksamen

uden hjælpemidler

Beskrivelse af eksamen: 2 hours

7-trinsskala, intern censur

Eksamensdatoer:
27. januar 2011
 
BlokplaceringBlock 2
Ugestruktur: A
 
UndervisningssprogEngelsk
 
Begrænset deltagerantal30
 
Kursusindhold
The course contains an introduction to the occurrence and importance of Human parasitic diseases

The aim of the course is to educate in human parasites including protozoans, helminths and ectoparasites, The vectors of parasites (snails and arthropods) will also be included. The course is a prerequisite for other compulsory courses under the Master of Science for Parasitology.
 
Undervisningsform
The teaching takes place as lectures and colloquia. Three visits to laboratories or institutions working with parasites are included. Two of these institutions are located outside the University area.
 
Målbeskrivelse
It is the aim of the course to provide the student with an introduction to the occurrence and importance of Human parasitic diseases

Knowledge:
. Describe the most important groups of human parasites and the general structure of their transmission, epidemiology and control.
. Define principles of disease impact estimation of parasites in man.
. Define geographical variable impact of diseases and risk factors.
. Be capable of evaluating studies on human parasitic diseases.
. Reflect about how malnourishment is a major factor for human parasitic diseases.
. Describe the basic principles of disease prevention.
. Reflect about that disease control may have complications that are not necessarily related to cost but moreover to local cultural, religious or dietary habits.

Skills:
. Analyse cost-benefit relations in disease control in less favoured regions of the world.
. Integrate knowledge on transmission and risk factors in writing as well as by oral presentation.
. Perform overall analysis of transmission and risk factors.

Competences:
. Collaborate with fellow students during group work.
. Appreciate the advantage of interdisciplinary work within the area of human parasite control.
. Put the obtained knowledge into perspective and discuss ethical considerations.
 
Litteraturhenvisninger
Selected chapters of " Manson's tropical diseases" Cook, G. C.; Zumla, Alimuddin; Manson, Patrick, Sir, 1844-1922; ScienceDirect (Online service) 2009 Adgang for: KUBIS + universitetshospitaler

 
Kursusansvarlig
Annette Olsen, aol@life.ku.dk, Institut for Veterinær Sygdomsbiologi/PSU - Parasitologi, Sundhed og Udvikling, Tlf: 353-31403
Maria Vang Johansen, mvj@life.ku.dk, Institut for Veterinær Sygdomsbiologi/PSU - Parasitologi, Sundhed og Udvikling, Tlf: 353-31438
Christian Moliin Outzen Kapel, chk@life.ku.dk, Institut for Jordbrug og Økologi/Faggruppe Zoologi, Tlf: 353-32690
 
Studienævn
Studienævn NSN
 
Kursusbeskrivelsesomfang
forelæsninger40
praktiske øvelser25
kollokvier25
ekskursioner8
projektarbejde34
forberedelse60
vejledning12
eksamen2

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