Study Programmes 2015-2016
VDOC0026-1  
Vector control
Duration :
18h Th
Number of credits :
Doctoral training in veterinary sciences3
Lecturer :
Bertrand Losson
Language(s) of instruction :
French language
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Course contents :
The different control methods will be described for each important group of vectors. A particular attention will be given to integrated measures of control (chemical and biological control, traps).
Learning outcomes of the course :
To allow the students to integrate the complexity pertaining to vector control.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills :
Infectious and parasitic diseases (VETE2069-A-a, VETE2070-A-a, VETE2071-A-a), Biology of vectors (VDOC0027-A-a).
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
Teaching in presential. Illustration with pictures and videos.
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
Face-to-face.
Recommended or required readings :
La lutte antivectorielle en France (Disease vector control in France), IRD Editions, 2009
Assessment methods and criteria :
The examination is organized by the responsible lecturer.
Work placement(s) :
Organizational remarks :
Contacts :
Prof. B. Losson
04/366 40 90
blosson@ulg.ac.be