Information Package / Course Catalogue
Myxozoa, Microspora And Parasitic Ciliophora
Course Code: VPR650
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to teach important Myxozoa, Microspora ve Ciliata species of domestic animals, fish, bee and silkworm. Their transmission route clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods.

Course Content

Myxozoa, Microspora ve Ciliata species of domestic animals, fish, bee and silkworm. Their transmission route clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about important species of myxozoa, microspora and parasitic ciliata in domestic animals, fish and silk worms
2.To have knowledge about about the morphology and biology of myxozoa, microspora and parasitic ciliata species
3.To have knowledge about the distribution, clinical and pathologic features of myxozoa, microspora and parasitic ciliata
4.To have knowledge about the names and diagnosis of the important species
5.To have knowledge about the control methods and treatment of myxozoa, microspora and ciliata species
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Tüzer, E., Toparlak, M., Göksu, K. (1997) Veteriner Entomoloji. İstanbul Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Parazitoloji Abd., İstanbul.
2.Eren, H., Yukarı, B. B. (2000).
3.Wall, R., D. Shearer, 1997. Veterinary Entomology. Chapman And Hall, Great Britain.
4.Kaufmann, J., 1996. Parasitic Infections Of Domestic Animals. Birkhäuser. Switzerland.
5.Peters, W., G. Pasvol, 2002. Tropikal Medicine And Parasitology. Mosby International Limited. China.
6.Burgu, A., Karaer, Z. (2005). Parazit Hastalıklarında Tedavi. Türkiye Parazitoloji Derneği, Yayın No:19.
7.Schmıdt, G.D. (1985). Foundations Of Parasitology.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Balantidium coli
Week 2 - Theoretical
Encehalitozoon cuniculi
Week 3 - Theoretical
Nosema apis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Ichthyophthirius multifilis
Week 5 - Theoretical
Chilodinella cyprini
Week 6 - Theoretical
Trichodina
Week 7 - Theoretical
Pleistiphora ovariae
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Zoonotik ciliatas (Midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Myxobolus cerebralis
Week 10 - Theoretical
Myxobolus pfeifferi
Week 11 - Theoretical
Myxobolus dujardini
Week 12 - Theoretical
Ceratomyxa shasta
Week 13 - Theoretical
Glugea hertwigi
Week 14 - Theoretical
Bivalvulida
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
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
Assignment1101
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026