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Undergraduate Course: Parasite Biology 3 (BILG09003)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryUnderstanding of the biological, molecular, genetic, immunological and epidemiological importance of protozoan and helminth parasites of medical and veterinary impact, including the host-parasite interaction and new strategies for parasite control via vaccination and drug therapy.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed ( Animal Biology 2 (BILG08011) OR Genes and Gene Action 2 (BILG08003) OR The Dynamic Cell 2 (BILG08009))
Students MUST have passed: Microorganisms, Infection and Immunity 2 (BIME08012)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 1
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 19, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 1, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 8, Feedback/Feedforward Hours 1, Summative Assessment Hours 2, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 165 )
Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) 1 hour 'Essay Topic Choice' Tutorial
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 50 %, Coursework 30 %, Practical Exam 20 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 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 the written exam and in-course assessment.

Examinations

1. Written Paper: A two-hour written examination in week 12 will contribute 50% 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 7, will contribute 30% of the final mark.
2. Analysis of Parasite Genomes 20%

Feedback Not entered
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)Parasite Biology 32:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)Parasite Biology 32:00
Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsPaBi3
Contacts
Course organiserDr Francisca Mutapi
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Course secretaryMiss Rachel Law
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