CODE 68166 ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 2 TECNICHE DI LABORATORIO BIOMEDICO 9293 (L/SNT3) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR VET/06 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: GENERAL PATHOLOGY, PHYSIOPATHOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY 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 ANNA LISA FURFARO Ricevimento: By appointment by email: annalisa.furfaro@unige.it 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.