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Semester | fall semester 2019 |
Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
Lecturers |
Hanspeter Marti (hanspeter.marti@unibas.ch)
Pie Müller (pie.mueller@unibas.ch) Peter Odermatt (peter.odermatt@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
Content | A large part of neglected tropical diseases are parasitic infections. The course provides an introduction to practical parasitology. Parasites of all medically important groups are included, as well as malaria. The course will focus on practical work at the microscope. |
Learning objectives | To understand and explain life cycle of most important parasites of medical importance, and to be able to identify diagnostic stages of medically important parasites using a microscope. |
Comments | Methods: Short lectures on life cycles of parasites of medical importance are followed by practical work on the parasites and their identification by microscopy. |
Language of instruction | English |
Use of digital media | No specific media used |
Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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No dates available. Please contact the lecturer.
Modules |
Courses: Master Infection Biology (Master's Studies: Infection Biology) Doctorate Science Epidemiology: Recommendations (PhD subject: Epidemiology) Module: Advances in Epidemiology, Statistics and Global & Public Health (Master's Studies: Epidemiology) |
Assessment format | continuous assessment |
Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
Scale | Pass / Fail |
Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
Responsible faculty | Faculty of Science, studiendekanat-philnat@unibas.ch |
Offered by | Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut |