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PARASITOLOGY

CODE 68166
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
  • 1 cfu during the 2nd year of 9293 TECNICHE DI LABORATORIO BIOMEDICO(L/SNT3) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR VET/06
    LANGUAGE Italian
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 1° Semester
    MODULES This unit is a module of:
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Firstly, the course will teach the biochemical, ecological, epidemiological and pathological aspects of parasites followed by a more detailed study into the specific parasites of humans, examining their respective cycles of development, diffusion, pathogenic action and their host's relative reactions, together with the teaching of diagnostic methods and preventative strategies.

    TEACHING METHODS

    The teaching is composed of 10 hours of live lectures on all the syllabus subjects which are illustrated through specific Power Point presentations available on Aulaweb. 

    In the event of a health emergency, the lessons will be held in online mode using the Teams platform.

    The tutors suggest the use of reference books to further develop the various topics in order to be fully prepared for the exam.

    Note that, in line with university regulations, the attendance to these lectures is compulsory.

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Protozoa

    Leishmania: Cutaneous ancd Visceral Leismaniosis

    Tripanosoma gambiense/rhodiense

    Tripanosoma cruzi

    Tricomonas vaginalis

    Giardia

    Entamoeba histolytica

    Toxoplasma gondii

    Plasmodium vivax,ovale,malariae e falciparum

    Metazoa

    Trematoda class

         Fasciola epatica

         Schistostoma mansoni, japonicum

    Cestoda class

         Diphyllobothrium

         Tenia solium and saginata

         Echinococcus granulosus

    Nematoda class

         Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus

         Ascaris lumbricoides

         Enterobius vermicularis

     

    Artropods

         Louses

         Scab

         Tick

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    M. Scaglia, S. Gatti, E.G. Rondanelli. "Parassiti e Parassitosi Umane". Selecta Medica.

     

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    MARIA ADELAIDE PRONZATO (President)

    ANNA LISA FURFARO

    MARIA CRISTINA MINGARI

    NICOLA TRAVERSO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

    LESSONS

    LESSONS START

    Lessons start on October 2019

    Class schedule

    PARASITOLOGY

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    The exam is an oral one and it consists of a 30-minute interview in the presence of a panel of course tutors. The student should be able to demonstrate the ability to critically discuss all the subjects covered in the syllabus. During the discussion of the various topics, the committee will verify if the student has satisfactorily fulfilled the expected learning outcomes.

    In the event of a health emergency, the exame will be held in online mode using the Teams platform. 

    At the end of the oral examination, the tutors will give a final mark based on an overall evaluation of the student.

    The full mark 30 out of 30 with honours will be assigned when the student's knowledge is outstanding.

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    The verification of the student's learning process will be based on the final oral exam which is aimed at testing the acquired knowledge by the student of the expected learning outcomes.

    In order to pass exam, the student has to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the etiological basis and pathogenetic mechanisms of diseases in humans and the ability to analyze the main cellular aspects.

    The following elements will contribute to the final mark:

    • ability to critically discuss the requested topics;
    • accurancy, clarity, synthesis and fluency;
    • competence in the subject;
    • correct use of terminology.