Course code: BIO-3519
Parasites and epidemiology
Campus
Semester / Year
Spring 2010
Credits
10
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3519
Parasites and epidemiology
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10
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The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Theoretical subject.
Recommended prerequisites
BIO-1002 Zoology
BIO-1002 Zoology
Course contents
The course gives a general introduction to both protozoan and metazoan parasites (systematics, form and function, life cycles), with emphasis on examples from fish. Furthermore, the basic concepts of epidemiology and ecological interactions between parasites and hosts are discussed (population levels, statistical parameters, patterns of distribution, transmission, regulatory processes a.o.). The laboratory course will give students an introduction to practical sampling and preparation of fish parasites, and the writing of reports.
The course gives a general introduction to both protozoan and metazoan parasites (systematics, form and function, life cycles), with emphasis on examples from fish. Furthermore, the basic concepts of epidemiology and ecological interactions between parasites and hosts are discussed (population levels, statistical parameters, patterns of distribution, transmission, regulatory processes a.o.). The laboratory course will give students an introduction to practical sampling and preparation of fish parasites, and the writing of reports.
Objective of the course
The course will give students an overview of the biology of parasites with emphasis on examples from fish, and an introduction to epidemiology.
The course will give students an overview of the biology of parasites with emphasis on examples from fish, and an introduction to epidemiology.
Language of instruction and examination
English
English
Teaching methods
Lectures, laboratory, and a field course.
Lectures, laboratory, and a field course.
Assessment methods
Portfolio assessment and oral exam
Portfolio assessment and oral exam
Coursework requirements
Lab.report
Rapport feltkurs
Lab.report
Rapport feltkurs
Course overlap
FH-203 Parasitology/epidemiology 10
FH-203 Parasitology/epidemiology 10
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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