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Course
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Code
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Name
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Level
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Term
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Credit Hours
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Contact Hours
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Lec.
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Practical
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Total
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PAS307
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Parasitology I
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3
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1
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2
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2
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4
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60
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PAS308
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Parasitology II
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3
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2
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2
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2
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4
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60
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Course Description
PAS 307 &308 Parasitology I&2
Description:
It aims at providing knowledge concerning biological, epidemiological & ecological aspects of parasites causing diseases to humans. It enables students to understand the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations & complications of parasitic diseases. It allows students to reach diagnosis & know general outline of treatment, prevention & control of diseases. It provides students with knowledge about endemic parasites & national problems in Egypt.
Course Contents:
First Semester (Parasitology I.Code 307):
1.Introduction
2.Helminthology:
-Trematoda
-Cestoda
-Nematoda
Second Semester (Parasitology II. Code 308 ):
1.Protzoology
2. Entomology
Teaching Methods
1.Lectures (2 credit hours)
2.Practical sections, ( 1credit hour)
3. Students seminars, oral presentations & prepared essays
Attendance Criteria:
The minimal acceptable attendance is 70% in order to sit for the final examination.
Examination Description:
Formative & Summative exams
- Written, case study & oral for assessment of knowledge and understanding
- Practical for assessment of practical skills
- Research for training the student how to get medical information from library and internet websites and how to organize and present knowledge)
Mark Distribution:
A total of 100 marks equally divided between the two semesters as follows:
30% Year Activity
40% Written End-Term Exam
30% Practical & Oral End-Term Exam
Learning Resources:
Basic Materials:
- Department books available for students, at the faculty bookshop
- Practical books
- Overhead projections, slides and computer presentations used during teaching.
Suggested materials
Markell & Vogel Medical Parasitology.
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