2429.01 - THE PASSPORT OF “PARASITOLOGY”SPECIALTY

I. Specialty formula:

2429.01 - The completed works on methods, results and usage of entomological researches are approved to defense in the Dissertation Council to receive an academic degree on the specialty of Parasitology.

II. Research areas:

1.      Parasitic protozoans, helminths, mites and etc.

2.      Fauna, classification, taxonomy, ecology and zoogeography of parasites.

3.      Micro- and macroevolution in parasitic groups.

4.       Morphology of parasites and The structure of their organs and tissues.

5.      The cellular structure of the single celled parasite.

6.      Features andmechanism of mutual relations in the “Host-parasite” system (biochemical, cytological, immunological and etc.).

7.      The joint evolution of the “Host-parasite” system.

8.      The developmentalcycles of parasites.

9.      Hyperparasitism and its role in nature.

10.   The formation of parasitic fauna in natural ecosystems and economy.

11.   The origin of parasitic fauna and features of the Geographical Distribution.

12.  Specificityin Parasite.

13.  Pathological impacts of parasites on their hosts.

14.  The economic loss caused by parasites to the national economy and the scientific basis of the fight against them.

15.  The use of parasites in biological fight against harmful animals and plants.

16.  Parasitocenoses. The role of parasites in biocenoses.

17.  The structure of populations of parasites, their number dynamics and modelling.

18.  Seasonal and yearly change of animal and plants infecting with the parasites.

19.  Preparation of mathematical models in the "Host-Parasite" system.

20.  Preparation and development of parasitological research methods.