Class Parasitology and Mycology

With the present curricular unit of Parasitology and Mycology, it is intended that students acquire knowledge about parasites and fungi, with a particular focus on those causing disease in humans.

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Module 1 - Parasitology 1.1 Introduction to Parasitology: Concepts, vectors, imune response and antiparasitary drugs; 1.2 Laboratory Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections; 1.3 Intestinal and Urogenital Protozoa; 1.3 Protozoa of the Blood and Tissues; 1.4 Helminths: Trematodes and Cestodes; 1.5 Helminths: Intestinal Nematodes; 1.6 Helminths: Nematodes of the Blood and Tissue; Module 2 - Mycology 2.1 Introduction to Mycology; 2.2 Laboratory Diagnosis of Mycoses; 2.3 Superficial Mycoses; 2.4 Sub-cutaneous Mycoses; 2.5 Systemic Mycoses by Dimorphic Fungi; 2.6 Opportunistic Mycoses.

The teaching methodologies include different approaches, namely tutorial and practical training, as well as the students, and reports with discussion of data obtained in the laboratory work, as a way to expand the knowledge obtained in the course. Continuous assessment: the final grade is obtained through the weighted average of the following components: A: Written mid-term exam - Parasitology (37.5%) + Mycology (37.5%). B: Practical exam - 15% C: Laboratory performance - 10%   Continuous assessment: Final mark= A (37.5%+37.5%) + B (15%) + C (10%)   Final Exam A final exam, including a theoretical-practical component, through written assessment covering all the themes minimum score of 9.5 in this final exam. A practical exam will be required for the students whose frequency of the laboratory teaching sessions is inferior to 2/3 of the total laboratory teaching sessions.   Improvement Through final exam.

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