Bi7450c Parasitology - practice

Faculty of Science
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Eva Řehulková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Eva Řehulková, Ph.D.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Supplier department: Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Timetable
Fri 14:00–15:50 D36/223
Prerequisites (in Czech)
NOW( Bi7450 Parasitology )
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course aims at extending the lectures on foundations of parasitology and parasite systemastics (corresponding courses Bi7450 Parasitology, Bi6330 General Parasitology) by light microscopic demonstration of the main representatives of parasitic protozoa, helminths and arthropods.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- identify and classify main representatives of parasitic protozoa, helminths and arthropods;
- draw/describe the microscopic morphology of parasites and their larval stages.
Syllabus
  • 1. Protozoa I 2. Protozoa II 3. Myxozoa, Microspora 4. Monogenea 5. Trematoda I 6. Trematoda II 7. Cestoda I 8. Cestoda II 9. Nematoda 10. Acanthocephala 11. Hirudinea, Crustacea 12. Acarina 13. Insecta
Literature
  • FÖRSTL, Miroslav. Praktický atlas lékařské parazitologie. 1. vyd. [Hradec Králové]: NUCLEUS HK, 2003, 133 s. ISBN 8086225380. info
Teaching methods
Practical sessions designed to identify different types of parasites and vectors from the morphological point of view (using stereo and binocular microscope).
Assessment methods
Active participation on classes (absence = max 2 classes). Practical examination consisting of 10 questions asking for identification of parasites and their specific structures presented in a microscope. The student will pass if he/she answers 8 questions or more correctly.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2007 - for the purpose of the accreditation, Autumn 2010 - only for the accreditation, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2011 - acreditation, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, autumn 2017, Autumn 2018.
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