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260.658.01
Advanced Malariology

Course Status
Cancelled

Location
East Baltimore
Note: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, this course was held in a virtual/online format.
Term
4th Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2020 - 2021
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Tu, Th, 10:30 - 11:20am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Prerequisite

260.656 or permission of instructor

Description
This course is designed for those working in malaria or seeking information about current issues and controversies driving the malaria field. Basic understanding of malaria via the online course, Malariology, is a preferred prerequisite before taking this course.
Presents current controversies and issues in malaria research and control. Emphasizes advanced topics in Plasmodium biology, clinical disease, Immunopathogenesis, mosquito-parasite interactions, malaria vaccines and drugs with attention to vaccine efficacy and drug resistance as well as elimination strategies.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Discuss complex parasite biology related to bottlenecks in life cycle and disease
  2. Discuss the interaction of the human host, mosquito vector and Plasmodium parasite in disease pathogenesis outcome.
  3. Critically evaluate malaria elimination strategies that target vector, parasites and human behavior
  4. Evaluate approaches and efficacy of vaccines, insecticides and drugs for malaria
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 40% Midterm
  • 40% Final Paper
  • 20% Assignments