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ZO4816: PARASITOLOGY (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33


Course Overview

Research directed teaching on parasites, and the diseases they cause provides students with specialized knowledge.

Host-parasite interactions are studied at the level of cell biology, immunology and epidemiology provides an integrated systems-based approach.

By studying human parasitic diseases with some veterinary examples students gain broad exposure to relevant case studies.

A combination of lectures and directed research reading provides structure with opportunities for independent study.

The production of short technical reports, extended essays and journalistic pieces strengthens students writing skills

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Jeremy Sternberg
  • Dr John Baird

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will explore recent developments in parasite biology and parasite-host interactions. In particular we will focus on the control of parasitic disease, the role of the immune system in defence and disease, and the host-parasite interactions which define the epidemiology of parasitic disease. We will illustrate the course with examples from both invertebrate and vertebrate hosts, although the emphasis of the course will be toward human parasitic diseases.

Associated Costs

None

Further Information & Notes

The course is available only to Honours candidates.

This course runs in weeks 31-35, and is scheduled in Thread 1, so may have contact hours in any or all of these times: Mondays, 9-13; Thursday, all day; Friday, 9-13. If this is an optional course, there may also be contact hours on Wednesdays, 11-13.

 Please note, in case of low student enrolments, this course may not run.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: In course assessment: 70% One two hour written examination 30%

Resit: 1 three-hour written exam (100%).

Formative Assessment

A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during seminar sessions.

Feedback

Students receive the mark from their exam; feedback on progress in understanding is provided informally during seminars.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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