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260.656.81 MALARIOLOGY

Term: 3rd term
Credits: (4 credits)
Contact: David Sullivan
Academic Year: 2012 - 2013
Course Instructors:
Description:

Presents issues related to malaria as a major public health problem. Emphasizes the biology of malaria parasites and factors affecting their transmission to humans by anopheline vectors. Topics include host-parasite-vector relationships; diagnostics; parasite biology; vector biology; epidemiology; host immunity; risk factors associated with infection, human behavior, chemotherapy, and drug resistances; anti-vector measures; vaccine development; and management and policy issues.
Student Evaluation: Student evaluation based on mid-term take-home and final exams.
Learning Objective:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to: Discuss the complex relationships between host and vector that affect transmission and control; Integrate the host and parasite relationships to understand the immune response, nature of disease, and disease manifestations; Interpret epidemiological indices associated with patterns of malaria transmission; Evaluate different approaches to malaria control through vector control, chemotherapy, and vaccines when they become available; Describe the differences between the various species of Plasmodium affecting humans

Location: Internet
Enrollment Minimum: 5
Enrollment Maximum: 150
Instructor Consent: Consent required for some students

Part-time, distance students - no consent required. Full-time MPH and other full-time students - consent required. Please email instructor for permission.
For consent, contact: dsulliva@jhsph.edu
Prerequisite:

Introduction to Online Learning is required prior to participating in any of the School's Internet-based courses.
Auditors Allowed: Yes, with instructor consent
Grading Restriction: Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
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