TV5130 - Veterinary Parasitology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2019 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 3 |
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Available to graduate students with a degree in Veterinary Science (other appropriately trained graduates may enrol at the discretion of the Academic Head of Veterinary Science).
Review of the parasitic diseases important to veterinary medicine with a special emphasis on parasitic diseases common in tropical areas. Major groups of protozoan, helminth and arthropod parasites of domestic animals are examined with emphasis on diagnosis, epidemiology, control and treatment.
Learning Outcomes
- critically evaluate research papers and reviews on parasitological topics and present conclusions as seminars/reports;
- develop plans for the management and control of parasitic diseases using integrated approaches;
- apply modern technologies to diagnosis and treatment of parasitic diseases;
- identify the common parasites of domestic animals and describe their biology;
- describe the pathogenic mechanisms of parasitic diseases.
Availabilities | |
| Townsville, , Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 29-Aug-2019 | |
| Face to face teaching (Optional face to face tutorials held weekly (see live timetable)) | |
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| Assessment: | other exams (40%); presentations (30%); assignments (30%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.