Information Package / Course Catalogue
Coccidia
Course Code: VPR555
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach species of coccidiosis in cattle, sheep-goat, horse, poultry, cat-dog and human, clinical semptoms of the diseases, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prevetion methods.

Course Content

Species of coccidiosis in cattle, sheep-goat, horse, poultry, cat-dog and human, clinical semptoms of the diseases, pathology, diagnosis, treatment and prevetion methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows coccidia species of cattle, sheep-goat, horse, poultry, cat-dog and human
2.Gains knowledge on the clinical symptoms of the diseases caused by Coccidia species
3.Understands the pathology of the disease
4.Learns the differential diagnosis of Coccidia species and treatment of coccidiosis
5.Knows the prevention methods against coccidiosis
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Donal P. Conway, M. Elizabeth McKenzie, Poultry Coccidiosis: Diagnostic and Testing Procedures, 3rd Edition, 2007
2.Larry S. Roberts, John Janovy Jr., Steve Nadler, Foundations of Parasitology, 9th edition, 2013
3.Encyclopedia of Parasitology, HEINZ MEHLHORN, Third edition, 2008
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to coccidiosis: definition, history and taxonomy
Week 2 - Theoretical
Eimeriidae species and host spectrum
Week 3 - Theoretical
Coccidosis in ruminants
Week 4 - Theoretical
Coccidiosis in chickens
Week 5 - Theoretical
Coccidiosis dogs and cats
Week 6 - Theoretical
Coccidiosis in other animals
Week 7 - Theoretical
Coccidosis in human
Week 8 - Theoretical
General Review (Mid term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Factors involved in the epidemiology of coccidiosis
Week 10 - Theoretical
The aspect of coccidiosis in Turkey
Week 11 - Theoretical
Economic importance of coccidiosis infections
Week 12 - Theoretical
Immunity to coccidosis
Week 13 - Theoretical
Preventive and control methods for coccidiosis in chickens- drugs
Week 14 - Theoretical
Preventive and control methods for coccidiosis in chickens and mamals- vaccines
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
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment110111
Quiz1606
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
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
5
2
2
4
3
4
4
5
3
5
1
OÇ-2
5
1
3
4
5
OÇ-3
4
4
5
5
OÇ-4
5
4
2
3
5
5
5
OÇ-5
5
5
5
5
5
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2026