Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Veterinary Parasitology VET106 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 3.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Associate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Assist. Prof. Dr. Tolga ALTAŞ
Instructors Tolga ALTAŞ
Assistants
Goals The aim of this course is to obtain information about parasitology and to learn about parasitology.
Course Content Introduction to parasitology, general characteristics of parasites, host parasite relationships, transmission ways and zoonoses of parasites, location of parasites in ecosystem, effects of parasites on host, diagnostic methods of parasites, Propagation and protection of parasites
Learning Outcomes - To be able to define parasite and host
- Host parasite relationships
- Transmission ways of parasites and zoonoses
- The place of parasites in the ecosystem
- Effects of parasites on host
- Diagnostic methods of the parasites
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week History of parasitology
2. Week Introduction to parasitology
3. Week General features and classification of parasites
4. Week Host parasite relationships
5. Week Transmission ways of parasites and zoonoses
6. Week Transmission ways of parasites and zoonoses
7. Week The place of parasites in the ecosystem and transformation mechanisms
8. Week Midtörm
9. Week Effects of parasites on host, (mechanical)
10. Week Diagnostic methods of parasites
11. Week Diagnosis methods of parasites in dead creatures
12. Week The spread and struggle of parasites
13. Week The spread and struggle of parasites
14. Week Parasitic prophylaxis
Recommended Sources
Anadolu University Open Education Faculty Publications
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 Measurement Method
PY1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 14 2 28
Preparation, After Class Study 1 0.5 0.5
Verbal Expression 1 2 2
Visual Presentation 1 1 1
Practice 10 1 10
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Homework 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Practice 14 1 14
Practice End-Of-Term 14 1 14
Classroom Activities 2 2 4
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0