Teaching of parasitology to students of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences.

Full Abstract

The teaching of an applied parasitology course suitable for both veterinary and biomedical students is described. A common lecture course is given complemented by separate and specific practical, research and problem-based learning components designed for veterinary and biomedical students. For veterinary and biomedical students, teaching of parasitology during the full course comprises a total of 46 lectures; 13 practical classes for veterinary students and five for biomedical students who also undertake an independent research project.Copyright 2002 Elsevier Science B.V.

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Author information

Author/s: Thompson, R C A (RC); Lymbery, A J (AJ); Hobbs, R P (RP);

Affiliation: Division of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Murdoch University, Murdoch, 6150 WA, Australia. andrew_t(-atsign-)numbat.mudoch.edu.au

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Veterinary parasitology (Vet Parasitol), published in Netherlands. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-Oct; vol 108 (issue 4) : pp 283-90

Dates: Created 2002/09/30; Completed 2003/01/21; Revised 2008/11/21;

PMID: 12354456, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Animals
Australia
Biological Science Disciplines - education
Education, Veterinary
Humans

Humans
Parasitology - education
Problem-Based Learning
Schools, Veterinary
Teaching - methods

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