James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

TV5131 - Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Animal Parasitic Disease

Available to level 4 honours and graduate students.

Subject Description

A tutorial/practical based subject dealing with concepts and specific topics in parasitology. The pathogenesis of parasitic disease in animals, techniques for parasite isolation/recovery and identification and diagnosis of parasitic disease will be introduced/presented A tutorial/practical based subject dealing with concepts and topics in parasitology, focusing on pathogenesis of parasitic disease in animals, techniques for parasite isolation/recovery and identification and diagnosis of parasitic disease.

Learning Outcomes

• develop and demonstrate skills in morphologic identification of parasites
• describe the means by which parasitic infections lead to parasitic disease and the pathogenic mechanisms involved
• describe the mechanisms by which the hosts attempt to control the growth, development and multiplication of parasites and how parasites evade these processes
• describe and evaluate current diagnostic techniques in veterinary parasitology

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Written > Literature review - (50%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Attempt all assessment items and achieve a minimum of 50% on each assessment item.

Availabilities