Class Parasitology

To understand baisc principles of General Parasitology, and its human, veterinary and plant components. To learn about the zoological nomenclature and concepts used in Parasitology and be able to apply. To learn about morphology, biology, ecology, concepts and mechanisms of the dynamics of parasitism. To learn about the life cycles and transmission routes of parasites. To learn about and to be able to identify the important protozoa, helminths and arthropods for human, and /or animal health, as well as plants. To know how to identify parasites macroscopically and microscopically, their localization inside the host and accurately performing diagnostic laboratory techniques.

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  1. Introduction to General Parasitology. Parasitism as a phenomenon of biological association among living being. General concepts, morphology, biology and ecology. Life cycles 2. Introduction to Protozoology (Phylum Sarcomastigophora, Order Amoebida, Kinetoplastida, Dipomonadida, Trichomonadida; Phylum Apicomplexa, Order Eucoccidiida, Suborder Haemosporina, Suborder Adeleorina; Sub Classe Piroplasmia: Family: Babesiidae). 3. Helmintology (Phylum Platyhelminthes, Superclass Trematoda; Class Cestodidea, Order Pseudophylidea; Order Ciclophyllidea; Phylum Nemathelminthes, Superfamily Strongyloidea, Ancylostomatoidea, Trichostrongyloidea, Superfamily Metastrongyloidea, Ascaroidea, Heterakoidea and Oxyuiridea; Superfamily Filaroidea, Dracunculoidea, Habronematoidea, Physalopteroidea, Spiruroidea, Thelazoidea, Trichinelloidea, Dioctophymatoidea). Taxonomy of plant parasitic nematodes. 4. Artropology 

Theoretical (Lectures): Exposure of theoretical lectures using Keynote, as well as short video documentaries.  Practical (Lab): Microscopic observation of the parasites studied in the theoretical lectures. Attendance is mandatory. A.  Continuous evaluation.  1) The theoretical (lecture) evaluation will be conducted through two mid-term exams. Approval on the lecture part of the discipline requires a minimum of 9.5 points. 2) The practical (lab) evaluation is performed through 4 mini tests, each one representing 25% of the final practical grade. Approval on the lab part of the discipline with a minimum of 9.5 points. B. Evaluation by final exam

- Bowman, D.D.; Lynn, R.C.; Eberhard, M.L. (2003). Georgy´s Parasitolgy for Veterinarians. 8th Ed. Elsevier Science, Saunders, St. Louis, Missouri. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SVuABsWo07U9R7m9nV80u6neaSM8fvVT/view