NES2005 : Animal Parasitology
NES2005 : Animal Parasitology
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Mark Booth
- Lecturer: Dr Dave George, Professor Robert Hirt
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To provide an introduction to the diversity within the parasite world, including learning how parasites affect the health of animals, how they are diagnosed, how they are transmitted.
Outline Of Syllabus
Lecture 1. Introduction to general parasitology
Lecture 2. Protozoa (1)
Lecture 3. Cestodes
Lecture 4. Trematodes
Lecture 5. Ecto-parasites (1)
Lecture 6. Nematodes
Lecture 7. Ectoparasites (2)
Lecture 8 Protozoa (2)
Lecture 9. Host-parasite interactions
Lecture 10. Microsporidia
Lecture 11. Parasite control and prevention
Lecture 12. Seminar
Lecture 13. Revision lecture
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
After successful completion of the module the students will be able to:
- understand the general characteristics presented by parasite organisms and the specificities from some
specific parasite groups
- understand the effects of a variety of parasites on a variety of hosts
- understand the mechanisms presented by the hosts to block parasite infections and those presented by the
parasites to counter-react against the host‘s immune system
- have a very good understanding of the host - parasite interaction
- understand the different methods used for the control of ecto and endo-parasites.
Intended Skill Outcomes
After successful completion of this module a student will be able to:
(1) recognise the different parasite classes
(2) be familiar with the general diagnostic tests used in parasitology
(3) quantify the effects of parasites on their hosts and form an opinion about the methods used to control
parasites and their consequences
(4) develop his/her written communication skills through essay and report writing within the continuous
assessment programme
(5) develop his/her oral communication skills through oral presentations
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 13 | 1:00 | 13:00 | Present in Person (PiP) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Preparation for lab report |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 16:00 | 16:00 | preparation for and completion of lab practical and essay |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Diagnostic test practical. Approx 25 per session. PIP. |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | preparation for outbreak presentation |
| Guided Independent Study | Skills practice | 1 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Farm visit and presentation preparation |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | Outbreak Presentation |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Preparation for Seminar |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 33:00 | 33:00 | Lecture follow up, compilation of notes, further reading |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Introduction to module |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures and small group teaching allows the development of a substantial knowledge base which is consolidated by the practical classes. Laboratory practicals allow training on practical issues of parasitology
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | A | 100 | Essay (100%) |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | 2 | M | Small group workshop presentation at an NCL Farm. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The formative presentation will allow the students to develop their collaborative, presentation, synthesis and and discursive skills around a topic associated with the course content. The essay will assess their knowledge of the course content, their ability to synthesise externally-sourced information, structuring a narrative, remaining within scope of a topic, referencing, writing coherence.
There is a practical session in the teaching activities. This will be combined with the planned farm visit and link to the formative presentation
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES2005's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- NES2005's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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