Prerequisites
General Biology 01:119:115-116 or 01:119:101-102
Course Description
As a consequence of our shrinking world, due to the increased frequency and ease of travel, the study of Parasitology has experienced a resurgence. This course introduces the morphology, developmental life cycle, pathology, immunology, epidemiology, and treatment and control of each of the major parasites of humans. In addition, modes of action of chemotherapeutic agents are presented.
Topics include:
- Host-Parasite Relations
- African Trypanosomes
- American Trypanosomes
- Leishmania
- Visceral Flagellates
- The Pathogenic Amoebae
- Ciliates
- Toxoplasma
- Malaria
- Visceral Trematodes
- Schistosomes and Schistosomiasis
- Cestodes
- Nematodes
- Arthropod-borne Diseases
Course Syllabus
Course URL
Canvas
Course Satisfies Learning Goals
Factual and conceptual knowledge; scientific reasoning to analyzing neglected diseases of the globe
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Three 80 minute exams
Course Materials
D. Fong & M. M. Chan (2022) Human Parasites: from Organisms to Molecular Biology, ISBN 978-981-123-626-6 (hardcopy), 978-981-123-627-3 (ebook) World Scientific
Course Closed?
If this course is closed, please use the following link to add your name to the wait list: Wait List Sign Up for Spring 2023 Courses . If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Life Sciences - Office of Undergraduate Instruction at 848-445-2075 or visit our office at Nelson Biological Laboratories B112, Busch Campus.
Faculty
Dr. Dunne Fong
B424 Nelson
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** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.
