SBIK10200U Human Parasitology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc Programme in Parasitology - compulsory
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.
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. 
Literature
Foundations of Parasitology, L. S. Roberts and J. Janovy, 8th edition, 2008.
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.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Colloquia
  • 25
  • Exam
  • 2
  • Excursions
  • 8
  • Guidance
  • 12
  • Lectures
  • 40
  • Practical exercises
  • 25
  • Preparation
  • 60
  • Project work
  • 34
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written examination, 2 hours under invigilation
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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:

• 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.