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223.660.13
Tropical Medicine and Parasitology

Location
East Baltimore
Term
Winter Institute
Department
International Health
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Start Date
Monday, January 6, 2020
End Date
Friday, January 10, 2020
Class Time(s)
M, Tu, W, Th, F, 9:00am - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

Bachelors with higher degree in fields as nursing, engineering, biological/social sciences

Description
Provides a broad overview of select tropical medicine and public health issues. Highlights specific tropical diseases and case studies stressing diagnosis, treatment, and implementation of preventive and control measures. Introduces students to clinical tropical medicine and travel medicine. Specific topics include the etiology, biology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation of enteritides, intestinal protozoa and helminths, cysticercosis and hydatid disease, hepatitis, viral and arboviral infections, and malaria. Sessions include practical lab experience in parasitology and diagnosis. Prepares students working with current and emerging health problems in developing countries.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Understand the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of several major tropical diseases, including malaria, TB and the neglected tropical diseases
  2. List preventive and control measures for diseases in the tropics
  3. Recognize major protozoal and worm pathogens as presented in laboratory specimens
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 10% Participation
  • 90% Exam(s)