Parasites
Parasiten
6 LPWiSeENAuslaufmodul
Voraussetzungen
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Basic skills in microscopy.
Inhalte
The field of parasites will be taught with emphasis on human-relevant diseases. General Aspects of Parasitism • Definitions and origins of parasitism • Host-parasite relationship • Biogeographical aspects Unicellular Parasites • Intestinal and luminal Protozoa - e.g. amebiasis (amebic dysentery), giardiasis (lambliasis) • Blood protozoa – e.g. trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, malaria, toxoplasmosis Multicellular Parasites • Endoparasitic forms - e.g. roundworms, flatworms, tapeworms • Ectoparasitic forms - e.g. bugs, fleas, lice, ticks In the practical exercises, protozoan forms will be analysed microscopically. Basic diagnostic methods will be provided. Some of the larger multicellular parasites, e.g. roundworms, will be investigated using histological methods.
Lernziele
Rationale The module aims at providing knowledge in biology, histology and ecology. Emphasis is set on topics relevant for German students as well as for students from foreign countries. Socio-economic problems raised by e.g., malaria or sleeping sickness will also be taken into consideration.
Prüfungsleistung
Prerrequisite: • Proven regular attendance in the practical exercises ( > 80%) Final module examination: • Written examination, 120 minutes. The module supervisor decides whether the examination is to be carried out in presence or in digital form (eTest).
Literatur (3)
- Lectures and practical exercises can be offered in interaction as classroom teaching or online via digital formats. The decision is up to the module supervisor. He will make a prompt decision based on the current situation.
- Literature: Good textbooks, meeting our requirements for knowledge in parasitology and general biology, are available in our library.
- Recommended further textbook: Bush, A. O.; Fernández, J. C.; Esch, G. W.; Seed, J. R.: Parasitism: The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites. Cambridge University Press, 2001 (or newer edition).
Bemerkungen
No offered in wintersemester 25/26
Quelle: Modulbeschreibung der BTU · abgerufen 29.09.2026Original