Course Descriptions

Prerequisites 

Prerequisite: 01:119:117/Pre- or Corequisite: Human Parasitology 01:146:328

Course Description 

Human Parasitology Lab covers the biology, morphology, pathogenesis, and treatment of major human parasite diseases.

Topics include:

• Host-Parasite Interactions
• The Pathogenic Amoebae
• Ciliates
• Flagellates
• African Trypanosomes
• American Trypanosomes
• Leishmania
• Toxoplasma
• Malaria
• Arthropod-borne Diseases
• Visceral Trematodes
• Schistosomes
• Cestodes
• Nematodes

Course satisfies Departmental Learning Goals 

1. Master factual and conceptual knowledge in cell biology and neuroscience that will provide a solid foundation for success in advanced training and professional careers.
2. Develop an ability to summarize, integrate and organize information.
3. Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the potential for current research and new discoveries to improve our understanding of cell biology and neuroscience and its relevance to human health and to our society.

Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy

Two laboratory exams, based on slide identification.

Homework and quizzes.

Course Materials 

Required Laboratory Manual

Course Closed?

If this course is closed, please add your name to request an spn  for the course under the Cell Biology & Neuroscience section of the SPN Request Page.  Please note the system does not notify students unless they can be accommodated in the course. SPNs are distributed throughout the remainder of the semester and through the drop/add period. We ask that if you are provided an spn for a course and choose not to use it, to please notify our offices at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  so we may provide it to the next student. 

Faculty 

Dr. Dunne Fong
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** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.