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MIC1016: Parasitology and Entomology (Core: 3 credits)

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; 2012.5 Printing 2015
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5. Mullen G, Durden L. Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3rd Edition). Academic
Press; 2019.

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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