223.660.13
Tropical Medicine and Parasitology
Cancelled
- Location:
- Online/Virtual
- Term:
- Winter Inst. term
- Department:
- International Health
- Credits:
- 4 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2020 - 2021
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Class Times:
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- M Tu W Th F, 9:00am - 5:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Undergrads Allowed:
- No
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructors:
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- Robert H. Gilman
- Carlton A. W. Evans
- David J. Sullivan
- William John Moss
- Contact:
- Lisa Nance
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
Bachelors with higher degree in fields as nursing, engineering, biological/social sciences
- Description:
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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:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of several major tropical diseases, including malaria, TB and the neglected tropical diseases
- List preventive and control measures for diseases in the tropics
- 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)
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required