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14D2I53 - Parasitology

Course specification
Course title Parasitology
Acronym 14D2I53
Study programme DOCTORAL ACADEMIC STUDIES
Module
Type of study PhD academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 10.0 Status elective
      Condition Enrolled semester concerning to the subject. Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal Acquirement of now knowledge of biological cycle of parasite development, morphological and morphometrical characteristics important for identification of parasites (taxonomy status). Interactions between parasites and hosts; Introduction and adoption of the latest methods of parasitological laboratory diagnostics.
      The outcome The student should acquire now knowledge about the morphological characteristics, the development cycle of the parasite and the interaction of parasites and hosts; apply appropriate methods for sampling, isolation and identification of parasites and / or developmental stages of the parasite.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Morphological characteristics of parasites on molecular level, antigenic characteristics of parasites, host-parasite interaction, biology and factors that determine the prevalence of parasites in the living world. Mastering the parasitological techniques for isolation and identification of different species of parasites (PCR, gel electrophoresis, ELISA, Western blot).
      Contents of exercises
      Literature
      1. Kulisic Z. Helminthology, Serbian Veterinary Chamber, Belgrade, 2001.
      2. Kulisic Z., Aleksic-Bakrac N. Glossary in Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Belgrade, Belgrade, 1999.
      3. Dobrić Đ., Vicković D., Kulišić Z. Honey bee diseases. Faculty of veterinary medicine University of Belgrade, Belgrade, 2000.
      4. Kassai T. Veterinary helminthology, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, 1999. (Original title)
      5. Boch J., Supperer R. Veterinärmedizinische Parasitologie-Auflage, Verlag Paul Parey, Berlin und Hamburg, 1993. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      4
      Methods of teaching Theoretical classes - interactive learning and work in laboratory, with the use of audio-visual methods (PowerPoint presentations, movies). Seminar work (paper).
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 30 Test paper
      Practical lessons Oral examination 60
      Projects
      Colloquia
      Seminars 10