Information Package / Course Catalogue
Diagnosis Of Trematod Diseases
Course Code: VPR605
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The purpose of this course is to inform about Criteria of morphological diagnosis, fecal examination of trematods like Fasciola, Paramphistomum and Schistosoma, diagnosis of eggs of various trematods, methods of differential diagnosis in eggs and adults.

Course Content

Criteria of morphological diagnosis, fecal examination of trematods like Fasciola, Paramphistomum and Schistosoma, diagnosis of eggs of various trematods, methods of differential diagnosis in eggs and adults.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Metin PEKAĞIRBAŞ
Learning Outcomes
1.Knows that clinical signs in trematode infections of animals
2.Knows that diagnostic methods and distinguish criteria of trematode eggs in faeces
3.Knows that the diagnosis of adult trematodes and methods for collecting in organs.
4.Knows that about the methods of diagnosis, painted and store of adult trematodes.
5.Know how to treat animals infected with these parasites.
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.Schmıdt, G.D. (1985). Foundations of Parasitology.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Clinical symptoms that can be seen in the important trematode infections
Week 1 - Practice
Film screening related to Fasciola and Dicrocoelium infections in ruminants
Week 2 - Theoretical
Methods can be used in stool examination for trematod eggs.
Week 2 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 3 - Theoretical
Morphological differentiation criteria for trematode eggs and egg counting techniques
Week 3 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 4 - Theoretical
Examination in terms of trematode of the liver at autopsy and parasites collection techniques
Week 4 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 5 - Theoretical
The differential morphologic criteria in adult trematodes.
Week 5 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 6 - Theoretical
Be relaxation, killing and curing of mature trematodes.
Week 6 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 7 - Theoretical
Flattening procedure of mature trematodes.
Week 7 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 8 - Theoretical
General Review (Mid term exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Be killing and fixing fragile mature and larval trematod.
Week 9 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 10 - Theoretical
Cyst removal methods of live larval trematodes
Week 10 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 11 - Theoretical
Technique of painting with Mayer's hematoxylin for painting of trematodes , and mounted.
Week 11 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 12 - Theoretical
Technique of painting with Mayer's Carmalum for painting of trematodes , and mounted.
Week 12 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 13 - Theoretical
Solutions and storage techniques in adult trematodes that can be used to store.
Week 13 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 14 - Theoretical
) Molecular techniques that can be used in the diagnosis of trematode I, ) Molecular techniques that can be used in the diagnosis of trematode II
Week 14 - Practice
Laboratory practice related theoretical course
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final examination
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final examination
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%60
Quiz2%10
Term Assignment4%10
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice140228
Assignment2024
Reading140228
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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
3
3
2
3
4
3
2
1
3
OÇ-2
5
4
4
3
3
4
5
3
3
4
OÇ-3
5
5
4
3
3
4
5
3
3
3
OÇ-4
5
5
4
3
4
OÇ-5
5
5
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026