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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2005/2006
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Tapeworms, Flukes and Roundworms. (U01028)? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MED-4-MI25 This course will examine some major helminth (metazoan) parasites of man and domestic animals. Patterns of transmission of and infection by helminth parasites and the concept of 'microparasites' will be considered and the common features of helminth infections reviewed in relation to pathogenesis. Specific pathogens/infections to be discussed include the common tapeworm of dogs (Dipylidium caninum), hydatid disease (Echinococcus granulosus), cysticercosis (Taenia solium) and schistosomiasis: the pathogenesis, protective immunity and immune evasion mechanisms of each will be examined. Immune responses against hookworms and other gastrointestinal nematodes worms will also be covered. River blindness (onchocerciasis), caused by the filarial nematode Onchocerca volvulus, will be considered as a spectrum disease and an example of a vector born macroparasite. Entry Requirements? This course is not available to visting students. ? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer. Subject AreasHome subject areaBSc Honours (Medicine), (Medicine, Schedule R) Other subject areasMicrobiology and Infection, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 4th year ? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks First Class Information
All of the following classes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Assessment Information
30% ICA & 70 exam.
Exam times
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Patricia Anne Law Course Organiser Dr Simon Talbot School Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/ |
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