Course Title     :

VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY I

Course Code    :

VPM 3311

Credits            :

2 + 1

Semester        :

November

Program          :

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Prerequisite     :

None

Lecture           :

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rehana Abdullah Sani (Coordinator)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Shaik Mohamed Amin Babjee

Objective :

At the end of the course, the student would :

• identify parasites at sight or using aids

• describe the basic life-cycle of group of parasites

• describe the pathology effects of parasites and the pathogenesis of common parasitic diseases

• perform laboratory procedures for diagnosis of parasitic conditions

Synopsis :

The course discusses important parasites found in domestics animals and the life cycles of groups of parasites, and any significant variations from the basic pattern that occur.  The pathological effects of parasites, pathogenesis of common parasitic diseases and the gross pathological changes will be included

In the practical, morphology of parasites will be studied for gross identification of the most common parasites mainly at a generic level.  Identification with use of keys, illustrations, etc. of the most common or important species of parasites and some uncommon ones.  Students shall perform certain laboratory procedures that are useful in diagnosis of particular parasitic conditions
 

Lecture Schedule :

Practical Schedule :

Evaluation :

Continuous assessment         :    30%
Practical tests                       :    30%
Final exam                            :    40%
Total                                    :  100%

Attendance :

An attendance of a minimum of 80% of the lectures and practical is required for eligibility to sit for the final semester examination
 

References :

1. Urquhart G.M. et al. (1997).  Veterinary Parasitology.(2nd Edition). Longman Scientific & Technical, U.K.

2. Soulsby E.J.L. (1965).  Textbook of Veterinary Clinical Parasitology. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford.