University of Sadat City Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Dept. of Parasitology (2012015) Parasites of Wild Animals (692P) PhD COURSE SPECIFICATION 1 Basic information University Faculty Course Code: Course title: Department offering the Course: Program title: Contact hours/week: Course coordinator: Sadat City Veterinary Medicine 692P Parasites of Wild Animals Parasitology PhD in Veterinary Medical Sciences (Parasitology) Lecture: 2 hours/ week Practical: 2 hours/ week Prof. Dr. Nasr M. El Bahy 1
2 Professional information 1 Overall aims of course Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: 1 Identify different species of parasites infecting wild animal spp (Helminthes, Arthropods and Protozoa), with good Knowledge about their Taxonomy & morphological characters 2 Professionally understand biology of parasites, Survival strategies of parasites, the means of spread of parasites and Behavioral ecology of different parasites. 2 Intended learning outcomes of course (ILOs) aknowledge and understanding By the end of this course the graduate should be able to: a1 Identify the different parasites infecting wild animals. a2 Describe morphological, biological and geographical criteria of different parasites. a3 Define the host parasite relationship. a Explain biology of different parasites a.5. Identify the molecular approaches for diagnosis of parasites of wild animals. bintellectual skills By the end of this course the graduate should be able to : b1 Explain common taxonomy of parasites based on morphological, biologic and geographical criteria and clinical observation. b2 Differentiate between the behavior and ecology of different parasite species and stages in the environment. b3 Analyze the relation between the incidence of different parasites between wild animals. b Explain the protection protection from infection with different zoonotic parasites. b5 Diagnose different parasites. cprofessional and practical skills 2
By the end of this course the graduate should be able to: c1 Determine the ecology of different parasite. c2 Classify different parasites infecting wild animals. c3 Carry out a diagnosis of different parasitic infection in different hosts. c Illustrate the control of different parasites by different drugs. c5 Investigate different parasites infecting wild animals. c.6. Use the different molecular diagnostic techniques for identifying parasites infecting wild animals. dgeneral and transferable skill By the end of studying the course, the student should be able to d.1. Organize a work within a team. d.2. Arrange the time efficiently. d.3. Develop a communication effectively d.. Enhance self and continuous learning. d.5. Improve the leadership skills that enable them to organize work and lead the juniors and paramedical staff. 3 Topics and contents Topic Lectures No. of hours Practical Total Introduction to Parasitology Helminthes parasites infecting wild animals Protozoa infecting wild animals Arthropods affecting wild animals host parasite relations Biology of parasites the molecular approaches for diagnosis of parasites of wild animals. Classification of Parasites Control of Parasites and parasitic Infections Ecology of Parasites and Parasitic infections Practical topics Collection of parasitic samples. 8 8 molecular diagnostic techniques for identifying parasites infecting wild animals Diagnostic techniques used. 32 32 3
Field trip: screening of parasites in nature Total 2 88 2 132 Teaching and learning methods.1. Lectures..2. Practical sessions..3. selflearning and presentation. 5Student assessment a. METHODS: Written examination Practical examination Oral examination Student activities For assessment of knowledge, back calling and intellectual skills. For assessment of practical and professional skills. For assessment of knowledge and intellectual skills. For assessment of knowledge and general and transferable intellectual skills. b. MATRIX ALIGNMENT OF THE MEASURED ILOS/ ASSESSMENTS METHODS: 5.1.Assessments methods Method Matrix alignment of the measured ILOs/ Assessments methods K&U (a) I.S (b) P&P.S (c) G.S (d) Written exam 1,2,3,,5 1,3,5 Practical exam 2 1,2,3,,5.6 Oral exam 1,2,3,5 1,3,,5 Selflearning activities 1,2,3,,5 c. WEIGHT OF ASSESSMENTS: Assessment Allocated Mark Evidence Final written exam 50% Marked and signed written paper Practical exam 20% Marked and signed practical exam paper Oral exam 20% Signed list of oral exam marks Selflearning activities 10% Singed list of presented materials
6 List of references 6.1. Essential books 1. Lapage, G. (1956): Veterinary parasitology. 1 st publ., Edinburch: Tweeddale court, London. 2. Soulsby, E.J.L. (1996): Heminths, Arthropods and protozoa of domesticated animals. 7 th ed. Baillier, Tidal and Cassel, London. 3. Garcia L.S. (1999) practical guide to diagnostic parasitology American society for microbiology 1 Parasitology today 2 The Journal of parasitology 3 www.asp.unl.edu/ www.aavp.org 5 www.dpd.cdc.gov 6 www.vetmed.wise.edu 6.3. Journals, Websites..etc Course coordinator: Prof. Dr. Nasr Moawad ElBahy Head of department: Prof. Dr. Nasr Moawad ElBahy 5
Matrix alignment of course topics and ILOs Theoritical Topic No. of hours /week Lect. Pract. Total hours K&U (a) I.S (b) ILOs P.P.S (c) G.T.S (d) Lect. Pract. T&L. methods Self & active leaning Audio visual Case study Introduction to Parasitology 8 8 1,2,3, 1,2 1,2,3, Helminthes parasites infecting wild animals Protozoa infecting wild animals 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2,3 1,2 1,2,3, 1,2,3, Arthropods affecting wild animals 1,2,3 1,2 1,2,3, host parasite relations 1,2 1 1,2,3, Biology of parasites 1, 3, 1,2,3, the molecular approaches for 1,2,3, diagnosis of parasites of wild 1,,5 3,,5 animals. Classification of Parasites 1, 3, 1,2,3, Control of Parasites and parasitic Infections Ecology of Parasites and Parasitic infections pracitical Topic Collection of parasitic samples. molecular diagnostic techniques for identifying parasites infecting wild animals Diagnostic techniques used. 32 32 1, 3, 1,,5 3, 1,2 1,2,,6 1,3,,5 6 1,2,3, 1,2,3, 1,2,3,,5 1,2,3, 1,2,3,,5
Field trip: screening of parasites in nature 2 2 1,3,,5 1,2,3, Total 88 132 7