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MIC1016: Parasitology and Entomology (Core: 3 Credit hours)

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the basic concept of parasitology and pathogenesis of parasitic diseases.
2. Classify the main groups of human endoparasites and ectoparasites, as well as arthropods and
their significance as vectors.
3. Describe the morphology, life cycle, transmission methods and the control of selected
parasites.

Course Synopsis
This course introduces the terminology and classification of protozoology, helminthology,
arthropods, and poisonous and venomous animals.

Reference Texts

1. Paniker CKJ, Ghosh S. Textbook of Medical Parasitology (8th Edition). Jaypee Brothers Medical
Pub; 2018.
2. Garcia LS. Diagnostic Medical Parasitology (6th Edition). ASM Press, Washington DC; 2016.
Mehlhorn H. Human Parasites: Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention. 1st edition.Springer; 2016.
3. Mahmud R, Lim YA, Amir A. Medical Parasitology: A Textbook. Springer; 2018.
4. Service M. Medical Entomology for Students (5th Edition). Cambridge University Press; 2016.
5. Mullen G, Durden L. Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3rd Edition). Academic Press; 2018.

Course Coordinator

Dr. Wahib Mohammed Mohsen Atroosh/ Lecturers from Department of Parasitology

wahib@um.edu.my
03-7967 4753

Course Assessment

Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (60%) and a Final Exam (40%)

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