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MIC3020: Advanced Parasitology and Entomology (Elective: 3 credits)

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
1. Paniker, CJ. (2013). Textbook of Medical Parasitology (7 Edition). Jaypee Brothers
th
Medical Publishers (P) Ltd.
2. Kennedy, MW, Harnett, W. (2013). Parasitic Nematodes: Molecular Biology,
Biochemistry and Immunology (2 edition). CABI.
nd
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
th
University Press.
6. Marquardt, W. (2004). Biology of Disease Vectors (2 Edition). Academic Press.
nd
7. Mullen, G, & Durden, L. (2018). Medical and Veterinary Entomology (3 Edition).
rd
Academic Press.

Course Coordinator
Dr Tan Tiong Kai
tantk@um.edu.my
03-79675732

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

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