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Department of Parasitology

Course

Code

Name

Level

Term

Credit Hours

Contact Hours

Lec.

Practical

Total

PAS307

Parasitology I

3

1

2

2

4

60

PAS308

Parasitology II

3

2

2

2

4

60

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.