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Introduction To General Parasitology

This course introduces students to general parasitology, focusing on human parasites of public health relevance. It explores parasite phylogeny, physiology, and host-parasite relationships. Students will learn about parasite life cycles, pathogenesis, symptomology of parasitic diseases such as malaria, amoebiasis, schistosomiasis, and onchocerciasis. The course also covers strategies for parasitic disease control, including emerging control methods, chemotherapy, chemoprophylaxis, and prevention of parasite infections.

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60h
Study Time
13
Weeks
5h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
ParasitologyHuman ParasitesInfectious DiseasesDisease ControlPublic Health

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Parasite Phylogeny

2

Parasite Physiology

3

Host-Parasite Relationships

4

Parasite Life Cycles

5

Pathogenesis of Parasitic Diseases

6

Parasitic Disease Control

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

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Public Health Specialist

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Medical Parasitologist

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Laboratory Technician

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Research Scientist

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction to Major Human Parasites of Public Health Relevance

2h

Unit 1: Phylogeny of parasites

2 study hours
  • •Define phylogeny of parasites
  • •Discuss the components of a phylogeny
  • •Explain the kinds of comparisons between host and parasite phylogenies
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction to Major Human Parasites of Public Health Relevance

2h

Unit 2: Parasites physiology

2 study hours
  • •Explain the spatial relationship of parasites to hosts
  • •Discuss the physiological relationship between parasites and hosts
  • •Provide examples of spatial and physiological relationships
Week
3

Module 1: Introduction to Major Human Parasites of Public Health Relevance

2h

Unit 3: Evasive mechanism

2 study hours
  • •Define pathogenesis
  • •Explain the relationship between pathogenesis and virulence
  • •Discuss immune evasion and tolerance mechanisms
Week
4

Module 1: Introduction to Major Human Parasites of Public Health Relevance

2h

Unit 4: Parasites Physiology

2 study hours
  • •Define parasite physiology
  • •Explain parasitic life cycles
  • •Describe different types of parasites
Week
5

Module 2: Parasite Life Cycle Pattern

2h

Unit 1: Host specificity

2 study hours
  • •Define host specificity
  • •Explain the mating process of female mosquitoes
  • •Describe tick-host associations
Week
6

Module 2: Parasite Life Cycle Pattern

2h

Unit 2: Parasite Infection Infestation

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between parasite infection and parasite infestation
  • •Describe the symptoms of parasitic infections
  • •Explain how parasitic infections are spread
Week
7

Module 2: Parasite Life Cycle Pattern

2h

Unit 3: Parasite Ecology

2 study hours
  • •Define parasite ecology
  • •Explain host-parasite interactions
  • •Discuss the role of parasites in ecosystems
Week
8

Module 2: Parasite Life Cycle Pattern

2h

Unit 4: Parasite Pathology

2 study hours
  • •Define parasite pathology
  • •Describe the signs and symptoms of parasitic diseases
  • •Explain the treatment options for parasitic infections
Week
9

Module 3: Pathogenesis and Symptomology of Parasitic Diseases

2h

Unit 1: Malaria

2 study hours
  • •Explain the major causes of malaria infection
  • •Discuss the role of vitamin A in malaria
  • •Describe the effects of vitamin A supplementation
Week
10

Module 3: Pathogenesis and Symptomology of Parasitic Diseases

2h

Unit 2: *Amoebiasis*

2 study hours
  • •Describe the symptoms of amoebiasis
  • •Explain the causes of amoebiasis
  • •Discuss the diagnosis, management, and prevention of amoebiasis
Week
11

Module 3: Pathogenesis and Symptomology of Parasitic Diseases

2h

Unit 3: *Schistosomiasis*

2 study hours
  • •Describe the signs and symptoms of schistosomiasis
  • •Explain the treatment options for schistosomiasis
  • •Discuss the life cycle of schistosomiasis
Week
12

Module 3: Pathogenesis and Symptomology of Parasitic Diseases

2h

Unit 4: *Onchocerciasis*

2 study hours
  • •Describe the signs and symptoms of onchocerciasis
  • •Explain the causes of onchocerciasis
  • •Discuss the treatment options for onchocerciasis
Week
13

Module 4: Strategies in Parasitic Diseases Control

8h

Unit 1: Emerging and re-emerging parasitic control

2 study hours
  • •Define emerging and re-emerging diseases
  • •Discuss the significance of emerging and re-emerging parasitic diseases
  • •List types of emerging and re-emerging parasitic diseases

Unit 2: Chemotherapy and chemoprophylaxis

2 study hours
  • •Differentiate between chemotherapy and chemoprophylaxis
  • •Explain the goals of chemotherapy treatment
  • •Discuss the limitations of chemoprophylaxis

Unit 3: Drug resistance in parasites

2 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of drug resistance in parasites
  • •Describe steps to minimize the impact of drug resistance
  • •Discuss mechanisms of drug resistance

Unit 4: Prevention and control of parasite infections

2 study hours
  • •Describe the symptoms of parasitic infections
  • •Explain the causes of parasitic infections
  • •Discuss prevention and control measures for parasitic infections

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all unit objectives and summaries

2

Create flashcards for key terms and parasite life cycles

3

Practice answering tutor-marked assignment questions

4

Focus on understanding the pathogenesis and symptomology of major parasitic diseases

5

Study control strategies and challenges of drug resistance

6

Review diagrams and illustrations of parasite life cycles and disease transmission pathways

7

Practice identifying parasites from microscopic images

8

Create concept maps linking parasite, vector, and disease

9

Prioritize study time on malaria, amoebiasis, schistosomiasis, and onchocerciasis

10

Attend tutorial sessions and ask questions

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