Parasite Biology 3 (U00586)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : BIO-3-PABI

Consideration of the biological, social and economic aspects of protozoan, helminth and arthropod parasites, including those of medical and veterinary importance, and the role of arthropods as vectors of infections.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Animal Biology 2 and / or Microrganisms, Cells and Immunity 2 are normally required

? Costs : Laboratory coats are mandatory for practical classes and must be provided by students. Notebook for practical classes.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Biology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

Other subject areas

Biomedical Sciences, (School of Biomedical Sciences, Schedule T)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 5 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2007	09:00	11:00	Lecture Theatre 1, Ashworth Labs	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	KB
Laboratory	Monday	10:00	13:00	KB
Lecture	Thursday	09:00	09:50	KB
Laboratory	Thursday	10:00	13:00	KB

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.

Assessment Information

In line with the standard assesment policy for courses in the School of Biology, students are required to obtain an aggregate mark of 40% based on the weighting of marks for two examinations and one in-course component of assessment.

Examinations

1. Paper 1. Written Paper: A two-hour written examination in week 12(December) will contribute 50% of the final marks.
2. Paper 2. Practical Paper: A one-hour practical examination in week 12 or 13 (December) will contribute 25% of the final marks.

In-course component of assessment

1. Essay: The essay of not more than 1500 words, will help develop written communication skills. Each student will chose his/her own topic. The essay, to be handed in during week 9, will contribute 25% of the final marks.

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	December	1	Written	2 hour(s)
1ST	December	2	Practical	1 hour(s)
2ND	August	1	Written	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	2	Practical	1 hour(s)