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MIC3020: Advanced Parasitology and Entomology (Elective: 3 credit hours)

Learning Outcomes
1. Apply basic principles in parasitology and entomology with regards to problems in parasitic
infections and vector-borne infections.
2. Explain the information of translational research in parasitology and entomology including the
latest research and diagnostic techniques.
3. Interpret experimental data of parasitic infections.

Course Synopsis
The course covers aspects of maintenance of protozoa and helminths in vivo and in vitro, molecular
biology of parasitic infections, advanced techniques in parasitology and entomology, issue and
challenges in parasitology and entomology, and interpretation of experimental data of parasitic
infections.

Reference Texts

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1. Paniker, CJ. (2013). Textbook of Medical Parasitology (7 Edition). Jaypee Brothers Medical
Publishers (P) Ltd.
2. Kennedy, MW, Harnett, W. (2013). Parasitic Nematodes: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and
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Immunology (2 edition). CABI.
3. Walochnik, J, & Duchene, M. (2016). Molecular Parasitology: Protozoan Parasites and their
Molecules. Springer.
4. Rollinson D, Stothard R. (2018). Advances in Parasitology. Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc.
5. Service M. (2016). Medical Entomology for Students (5 Edition). Cambridge University Press.
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6. Marquardt, W. (2004). Biology of Disease Vectors (2 Edition). Academic Press.
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7. Mullen, G, & Durden, L. (2018). Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3 Edition). Academic
Press.

Course Coordinator

Course Assessment

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

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