Information Package / Course Catalogue
Fasciolosis, Dicrocoeliosis
Course Code: VPR545
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course to be able to tell about morphology, biology, diagnosis and treatment methods for the factors which are responsible for fasciolosis and dicrocoeliosis infections occurred in animals.

Course Content

Morphology, biology, diagnosis and treatment methods for the factors which are responsible for fasciolosis and dicrocoeliosis infections occurred in animals.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to tell about morphology and biology of factors which are responsible for Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis infections
2.To be able to identify diagnosis and treatment methods for the agents of Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis infections
3.To be able to explain about methods of protection from Fascioliosis and Dicrocoeliosis. infections
4.To be able to tell about zoonosis Fasciola spp.
5.To be able to tell about zoonosis Dicrocoelium spp.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.TÜZER, E , TOPARLAK, M ( 2000 ) : Veteriner Helmintoloji , İ.Ü.Ders Notları.
2.GÜRALP, N. (1981). Helmintoloji. A.Ü.Basımevi, Ankara.
3.URQUHART, GM , et. al. (1987) : Veterinary Parasitology , Longman Scientific and Technical.
4.BOWMAN, D.D.,R.C. Lynn, (1995). Georgis’ Parasitology for veterinarians. W. B. Saunders Company, USA.
5.GÜÇLÜ, F. (2002).Genel Parazitoloji. S.Ü.Basımevi, Konya.
6.BURGU, A. (2008).Genel Parazitoloji. A.Ü.Basımevi, Ankara.
7.BURGU, A., KARAER, Z. (2005). Parazit Hastalıklarında Tedavi. Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği, Yayın No:19.
8.SCHMIDT, G.D. (1985). Foundations of Parasitology.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The taxonomy and morphological characteristics of Fasciola and Dicrocoelium
Week 2 - Theoretical
Agents development in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Intermediate hosts in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Metabolism in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Molecular Biology in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 6 - Theoretical
History and epidemiology in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Pathogenicity in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 8 - Theoretical
General Review (Mid term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Clinical in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Diagnosis in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 11 - Theoretical
Treatment in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Immune Response in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Control Studies in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 14 - Theoretical
Vaccination Studies, Economic Losses in Fasciolosis and Dicrocoeliosis
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final examination
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Assignment110414
Quiz1404
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)73
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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