| Responsible Department | Department of Veterinary Disease Biology | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Earliest Possible Year | MSc. 1 year to MSc. 2 year | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | One block | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Credits | 7.5 (ECTS) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Level of Course | MSc | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Examination | Final Examination written examination Written Exam in Lecturehall No aid allowed Description of Examination: 2 hours 7-point scale, internal examiner Dates of Exam: 26 January 2012 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Block Placement | Block 2 Week Structure: A | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Language of Instruction | English | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Content | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Teaching and learning Methods | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcome | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Literature | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Foundations of Parasitology, L. S. Roberts and J. Janovy, 8th edition, 2008. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Course Coordinator | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Annette Olsen, aol@life.ku.dk, Department of Veterinary Disease Biology/PSU - Parasitology, Health and Development, Phone: 353-31403 Maria Vang Johansen, mvj@life.ku.dk, Department of Veterinary Disease Biology/Parasitology, Health and Development, Phone: 353-31438 Christian Moliin Outzen Kapel, chk@life.ku.dk, Department of Agriculture and Ecology/Section of Zoology, Phone: 353-32690 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Study Board | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Study Committee V | |||||||||||||||||||||
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