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Malariology
Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
4
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online with Some Synchronous Online
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
Resources
Prerequisite
Introduction to Online Learning
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.
Learning Objectives
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 discuss 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
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 4% LiveTalks
- 16% In-class Exercises
- 40% Midterm
- 40% Final Exam