Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
This course covers human, livestock and wildlife parasitisms. The topics of host-parasite interactions, control of disease in humans and livestock, and impacts in wildlife are approached at the level of cell biology, immunology, epidemiology and health (veterinary and public).
Teaching combines lectures, research seminar style sessions, and student/group led exercises. A critical review essay provides an opportunity for independent study. Coursework is supported by individual and group tutorials.
The production of short technical reports and journalistic pieces offers opportunities to develop group working, presentation and writing skills.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will explore recent developments in parasite biology and the control of parasitic disease. In particular we will focus on the role of the immune system in defence and disease, the host-parasite interactions which define the epidemiology of parasitic diseases, and control measures ranging from chemotherapy to vector-control. We will illustrate the course with examples from both invertebrate and vertebrate hosts, although the emphasis of the course will be toward mammalian (including human) parasitic diseases.
| Description | Value |
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| Students should possess a Howie laboratory coat and safety glasses. Further details of requirements can be found on the course's MyAberdeen page. The cost listed here is approximate. | 23.0000 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 38 | |
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Assessment weighting 37.5% |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 37 | |
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Assessment weighting 37.5% |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 25 | |
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2 online tests worth 12.5% each |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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