Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 01:119:117 or 01:119:102 Pre- or Corequisite: Human Parasitology 01:146:328
Course Syllabus
Course Description
Human Parasitology Lab covers the biology, morphology, pathogenesis, and treatment of major human parasite diseases. In this in-person course, students will learn basic techniques commonly used in parasitology and will also read and discuss current scientific papers from parasitology journals.
Topics include:
- Adult Trematodes
- Larval Trematodes
- Adult Cestodes
- Larval Cestodes
- Intestinal Nematodes
- Tissue Nematodes
- Amoebae, Flagellates and Ciliates
- Trypanosomes and Leishmania
- Toxoplasma
- Malaria
- Arthropods
Course Satisfies Departmental Learning Goals
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify many of the organisms which cause much of the morbidity and mortality in underdeveloped countries. Throughout the semester, students will be expected to organize information and understand the relevance of these disease organisms to human health and our society. Consistent with those set by the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, as well as the Division of Life Sciences at Rutgers University
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Two laboratory exams, based on slide identification.
Homework and quizzes
Technique assignments
Paper discussions
Group presentations
Course Materials
Required Laboratory Manual
Course Closed?
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Faculty
Dr. Anne Keating
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** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.