Information Package / Course Catalogue
Intermediate Host and Vectors
Course Code: VPR551
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 1
Objectives of the Course

To be able to tell about intermediate hosts, vectors,the species of vectors,the interaction between vectors and human and domestic animal health, the effects of vectors in hosts,infections caused by vectors.

Course Content

intermediate hosts, vectors,the species of vectors,the interaction between vectors and human and domestic animal health, the effects of vectors in hosts,infections caused by vectors.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows the types of vectors; intermediate hosts, vectors and the species of vectors.
2.To be able to exprees about interactions between humans, domestic animals and vectors
3.Knows the affects of vectors and vector borne diseases to their host.
4.Knows the importance of intermediate hosts and vectors.
5. Knows the available control methods for vectors and vector-borne diseases.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.YUKARI, B. A., (2000). Protozooloji. Akdeniz Üniversitesi Burdur Veteriner Fakültesi Ders Notu No:9. Burdur.
2. DİK, B., SEVİNÇ, F. (2002). Veteriner Protozooloji. Selçuk Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi. Konya.
3.TÜZER, E., TOPARLAK, M. (1999). Veteriner Protozooloji. İstanbul Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Ders Notu No:105. İstanbul.
4.KAUFMANN, J. (1996). Parasitic Infections of Domestic Animals. Birkhäuser. Switzerland.
5.PETERS, W., PASVOL, G. (2002). Tropikal Medicine and Parasitology. Mosby International Limited. China.
6.SOULSBY, E. J. L., (1986). Helminths, Arthropods and Protozoa of Domesticated Animals. William Cloves Limited. Great Britain.
7.SCHMIDT, G.D. (1985). Foundations of Parasitology.
8.DUMANLI, N., KARAER Z. (2010). Veteriner Protozooloji. Medisan Yayınevi, Ankara
9.URGUHART, G.M., (1987) Veterinary Parasitology , Longman Scientific and Technical, England
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is intermediate host, vector and being a vector?
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is intermediate host, vector and being a vector?
Week 3 - Theoretical
Vectors and types of vectoring
Week 4 - Theoretical
Vectors and types of vectoring
Week 5 - Theoretical
Types of vectoring and their medical importance
Week 6 - Theoretical
Arthropods as an intermediate host and as a vector
Week 7 - Theoretical
Morphology, biology and importance of arthropods as an intermediate host and as a vector
Week 8 - Theoretical
General Review (Mid term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Morphology, biology and importance of arthropods as an intermediate host and as a vector
Week 10 - Theoretical
Helmints as intermediate hosts
Week 11 - Theoretical
Morphology, biology and importance of helmints as an intermediate host
Week 12 - Theoretical
Morphology, biology and importance of helmints as an intermediate host
Week 13 - Theoretical
Medical importance of intermediate hosts and vectors, treatment and preventation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Medical importance of intermediate hosts and vectors, treatment and preventation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140114
Assignment1112
Quiz1101
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)27
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
4
4
OÇ-2
4
5
4
OÇ-3
4
5
4
OÇ-4
5
5
4
3
4
3
4
2
2
4
1
1
OÇ-5
5
4
5
2
3
3
5
3
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026