SBIK10200U Human Parasitology
MSc Programme in Biology
MSc Programme in Biochemistry
Parasites shape the world we live in; from the colour of
birds to the regulation of the human immune system. Human
parasites come in many different shapes and sizes,
from one-celled organisms of 0.01-0.05 mm to multi-celled
worms of several meters in length. Some parasites cause few or
no symptoms, while others cause severe disease and death. The
course contains an introduction to the occurrence and importance of
human parasitic diseases with special emphasis on those diseases
most prevalent in the tropics.
The aim of the course is to educate in human parasites with main
emphasis on protozoans and helminths (worms). The vectors of
parasites (snails and arthropods) will also be included. The focus
will be on the epidemiology, diagnosis, mapping, control and
surveillance of the infections.
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.
- Understand principles of disease impact estimation of parasites in man.
- Understand the fundamental principles of host-parasite interactions.
- Define the impact of geographical and ecological variables on the occurrence of infections.
- Describe the main risk factors for the infections and describe the basic principles of disease prevention.
Skills:
- Be capable of critical evaluating studies on human parasitic diseases.
- 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.
Selected parts of Foundations of Parasitology, L. S. Roberts and J. Janovy, 8th edition, 2008 or later.
Scientific papers
- Category
- Hours
- Colloquia
- 25
- Exam
- 2
- Guidance
- 12
- Lectures
- 40
- Practical exercises
- 25
- Preparation
- 68
- Theory exercises
- 34
- Total
- 206
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Type of assessment
- Written examination, 2 hours under invigilationKurset er udtaget til ITX-eksamen på Peter Bangs Vej
- Aid
- Without aids
- Marking scale
- 7-point grading scale
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Criteria for exam assesment
To achieve the maximum grade of 12, the student shall be able to competently discuss and evaluate the given scientific paper showing the following in depth knowledge, skills and competences:
Knowledge:
- Describe the most important groups of human parasites and the general structure of their transmission, epidemiology and control.
- Understand principles of disease impact estimation of parasites in man.
- Understand the fundamental principles of host-parasite interactions.
- Define the impact of geographical and ecological variables on the occurrence of infections.
- Describe the main risk factors for the infections and describe the basic principles of disease prevention.
Skills:
- Be capable of critical evaluating studies on human parasitic diseases.
- 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.
Course information
- Language
- English
- Course code
- SBIK10200U
- Credit
- 7,5 ECTS
- Level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
- 1 block
- Placement
- Block 2
- Schedule
- A
- Course capacity
- 30 participants
- Study board
- Study Board of Biology and Animal Science
Contracting department
- Department of Veterinary Disease Biology
Course responsibles
- Annette Olsen (3-6573704477797268326f7932686f)
Chief responsibility