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Presentation
Presentation
With the present curricular unit of Parasitology and Mycology, it is intended that students acquire knowledge about parasites and fungi, with a particular focus on those causing disease in humans.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT477-17209
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Module 1 - Parasitology 1.1 Introduction to Parasitology: Concepts, vectors, imune response and antiparasitary drugs; 1.2 Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections; 1.3 Intestinal and Urogenital Protozoa/ Protozoa of the Blood and Tissues; 1.4 Helminths: Trematodes and Cestodes; 1.5 Helminths: Intestinal Nematodes; 1.6 Helminths: Nematodes of the Blood and Tissue; Module 2 - Mycology 2.1 Introduction to Mycology; 2.2 Laboratory Diagnosis of Mycoses; 2.3 Superficial Mycoses; 2.4 Sub-cutaneous Mycoses; 2.5 Systemic Mycoses by Dimorphic Fungi; 2.6 Opportunistic Mycoses.
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Objectives
Objectives
With the present curricular unit of Parasitology and Mycology, it is intended that students acquire knowledge about parasites and fungi, with a particular focus on those causing disease in humans. As for parasites, information concerning agents of intestinal and urogenital infections and blood and tissues, describing their life cycles, epidemiology, clinical, diagnosis and control will be further detailed. In relation to Fungi, the general characteristics, including its classification, reproduction, nutrition and pathogenicity will be approached. Furthermore, it will be also conveyed knowledge relative to the characterization of the etiologic agents, epidemiology, clinical, diagnosis and pathology of mycoses. With this body of knowledge, it is aimed to skill students in diseases caused by parasites and fungi, including diagnosis, treatment and control, contributing to the exercise of their profession as pharmacists.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies include various approaches, namely lectures/tutorials and practical sessions, as well as student-led seminar presentations and discussions, aimed at expanding their knowledge and encouraging reflection on the topics covered in the course unit. Continuous assessment regime – the final grade is the weighted average of the following components: A – Written Tests: Parasitology (35%) + Mycology (35%). B – Theoretical-Practical Tests: Parasitology (10%) + Mycology (10%). C – Seminar presentation and discussion by students (10%). Final Grade = A (35% + 35%) + B (10% + 10%) + C (10%). Exam regime: A final written exam with a theoretical-practical component applies to students who choose this modality, covering the entirety of the course content. Passing the course requires a minimum grade of 9.5 (out of 20) on this final exam. Resits/Grade Improvements: Under the exam regime.
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References
References
Barroso, H., Meliço-Silvestre, A., Taveira, N. (2014). . Volumes 1 Microbiologia Médica e 2. Lisboa: Lidel Editora. World Health Organization. (1991). Basic laboratory methods in medical parasitology. Geneva: World Health Organization
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
