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| Unit | CEYHAN FACULTY OF VETERINARY |
| Veterinary PR. | |
| Code | VET224 |
| Name | General Parasitology |
| Term | 2019-2020 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ARMAĞAN ERDEM ÜTÜK |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ARMAĞAN ERDEM ÜTÜK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to enable the students to acquire the basic knowledge and skills of parasitology, to understand the general characteristics of parasites, to identify parasites and parasitic diseases as well as to expose students the basic knowledge of the host-parasite relationship, their ways of entering and leaving the organisms, means of invasion, harmful effects on hosts, the identification, treatment, prevention and control of parasitic diseases.
Course Content
This course contains basic parasitological terms and definitions as well as the general biology, reproduction, transmission routes, pathogenity, prophylaxis and control of parasites.
Course Precondition
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Students will learn basic terminology of parasitology science and nomenclature. |
| LO02 | Students will learn nomenclature of parasitic diseases. |
| LO03 | Students will learn parasitic means of entering and leaving the organisms as well as their means of invasion |
| LO04 | Students will learn host-parasite relationship and parasitism types. |
| LO05 | Students will learn modes of development, reproduction and transmission of protozoan, helminth and arthropod. |
| LO06 | Students will learn epidemiology of parasitic zoonoses. |
| LO07 | Students will learn methods of protection against parasitic diseases. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Learns animal species and breeds, recognizes structural, functional and behavioral characteristics (anatomical, histological, physiological, biochemical, etc.). | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | It determines the care and nutrition alternatives for healthy aquaculture and prepares feeding programs suitable for the purpose in accordance with the cultivation patterns and expected yield characteristics of different animal species. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Determine the diagnosis and treatment protocols of diseases. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Learns basic information about chemical and biological substances to be used for prevention and treatment of diseases and their production technologies. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | Evaluates the efficiency of animal breeds. Learns the level of animal breeding. Able to manage an animal selection, hybridization and artificial insemination program. | 0 |
| PLO06 | - | Makes the most appropriate management planning for livestock enterprises. | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | Has knowledge about animal rights and animal owner rights. | 0 |
| PLO08 | - | Has sufficient technology knowledge about hygienic production, production, presentation and sales of animal foods produced for human consumption and / or products of animal products. | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | Learns national and international laws and regulations related to veterinary medicine. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | A veterinary practitioner manages animal husbandry enterprises, animal husbandry scientific research centers and animal food production enterprises by utilizing the knowledge gained in the veterinary medicine education and by observing the professional principles. | 3 |
| PLO11 | - | Recognizes all kinds of diseases that are possible in animals, uses diagnostic methods for this purpose, receives diagnostic materials if necessary and sends them to authorized laboratories and treats the diseases diagnosed by using all methods of medicine (such as interpretation of diagnostic methods results, drug or operative applications). It takes necessary security measures including biosecurity for the control of infectious diseases. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Prepares and uses the theoretical maintenance-feed protocols. Makes necessary applications for economic aquaculture by considering the characteristics at the business and regional level. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Inspects the production of animal foods and products of animal origin which produced for human consumption and performs health control of the final foodstuffs. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Being aware of the duties and responsibilities to have the consciousness of exercising the profession. Takes responsibility in individual and group work, fulfills the task in line with the skills. | 3 |
| PLO15 | - | In cooperation with other experts in problems outside the field of expertise, the team contributes to the solution as a member. Also trying to find solutions to common problems at the regional or national level as well as communication with other professionals. | 3 |
| PLO16 | - | Comprehends the methods of producing and using scientific knowledge. Evaluates the knowledge and skills gained in a critical way, identifies the new information and information sources that should be acquired in relation to the field and participates in the activities that will meet the learning needs. | 5 |
| PLO17 | - | Takes tasks related to the field in professional councils and organizations. Based on his professional skills and competences, he plans and realizes social projects with the awareness of society. Provides information on the problems of public and animal health related to the definition of the problem and the solution proposals and organizes events. | 5 |
| PLO18 | - | He / she can continue his / her professional development and use at least one foreign language (at least European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to establish social relations. At least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License, it uses computer software and other technological tools that may be needed at professional level and social relations level. He follows the world agenda closely and is sensitive to events. | 3 |
| PLO19 | - | Be aware of the needs of the country and the region, and if necessary, guide them in their practice. It defines the subject of human, animal and animal owner rights and considers animal welfare in all its practices. They have the ethical values that are required by the profession, and defend these values when necessary. Have the competence to practice and defense, dominate the concepts of occupational safety in terms of work place and the personnel working with it. It is aware of the environmental health rules and makes practices to protect nature. The environment is sensitive to veterinary public health and zoonoses. | 5 |
| PLO20 | - | Conceptualize the facts and events related to veterinary services; examine scientific techniques and methods, interpret the results; constructs analysis or methods for problems; provides solutions and / or treatment alternatives according to the data obtained. Follows the legislation that is updated on veterinary services and uses them when necessary. | 5 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of parasitology and the significance of parasitic diseases in Turkey , History of parasitology | Lecture notes | |
| 2 | Forms of coexisting of the livings, Parasitism types according to the modes of host-parasite relationship | Lecture notes | |
| 3 | Host names of parasites and transmission ways | Lecture notes | |
| 4 | Habitats and developmental stages of parasites and the stages of parasitism | Lecture notes | |
| 5 | Nomenclature of parasites and parasitic diseases, classification and origin of parasites | Lecture notes | |
| 6 | General aspects of parasites body structure, nutrition, movement) | Lecture notes | |
| 7 | General aspects of parasites (reproduction and development) | Lecture notes | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes | |
| 9 | Effect of parasites on host, establishment of host-parasite balance | Lecture notes | |
| 10 | Prevention, control and treatment methods in parasitic diseases | Lecture notes | |
| 11 | Epidemiology of parasites, parasitic zoonoses | Lecture notes | |
| 12 | İmmunity to parasites | Lecture notes | |
| 13 | Diagnostic methods in parasitic diseases | Lecture notes | |
| 14 | Diagnostic methods in parasitic diseases | Lecture notes | |
| 15 | Diagnostic methods in parasitic diseases | Lecture notes | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Lecture notes | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 80 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,20 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||