Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases
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Approx. 19 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course on parasitology covers various types of parasites, their life cycles, and the diseases they cause. Students will learn about the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of parasitic infections.Key Learning Points
- Understand the different types of parasites and their life cycles
- Learn about the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of parasitic infections
- Explore the various treatment options for parasitic infections
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the life cycles and characteristics of different types of parasites
- Learn about the clinical manifestations and diagnosis of parasitic infections
- Explore the various treatment options for parasitic infections
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of biology and microbiology
- Access to a computer with internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Medical Parasitology
- Tropical Medicine and Parasitology
- Parasitic Diseases
Related Education Paths
Related Books
Description
This course provides students an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission, distribution and epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention and control. Tropical Parasitology is taught by faculty from an area highly impacted by tropical parasites- the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College in Moshi, Tanzania. The faculty include Drs. Frank Mosha and Mramba Nyindo (and two lecturers, Drs. Johnson Matowo and Jovin Kitau). Dr. John Bartlett, Professor of Medicine, Global Health and Nursing at Duke University, joins his faculty colleagues in this effort.
Outline
- Welcome and Course Overview
- Welcome to Tropical Parasitology
- Course Overview
- Course Clusters (How the course is structured)
- Protozoans
- Malaria: Vectors - Dr. Johnson Matowo
- Malaria: Vector Control - Dr. Johnson Matowo
- Malaria: Insecticide Resistance and Management - Dr. Johnson Matowo
- Malaria: Epidemiology - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Malaria: Mosquito Breeding Sites - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Malaria: The Parasite in the Human Body - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Malaria: Invasion and Colonization of Red Blood Cells by Merozoites - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Malaria: The Parasite in the Mosquito - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Malaria: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Malaria: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Malaria: Interview with Dr. William Howlett
- Malaria Overview Reading
- Malaria Vectors and Vector Control
- Case Study Practice (Optional)
- Malaria
- Protozoans
- Trypanosomiasis: Vectors/Epidemiology/Control - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Trypanosomiasis: Sleeping Sickness - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Trypanosomiasis: Human African Trypanosomiasis - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Trypanosomiasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Trypanosomiasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Trypanosomiasis: Interview with Dr. William Howlett
- Trypanosomiasis Overview Reading
- Trypanosomiasis
- Protozoans
- Toxoplasmosis: Vectors/Transmission - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Toxoplasmosis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Toxoplasmosis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Toxoplasmosis: Interview with Dr. William Howlett
- Leishmaniasis: Parasites and Vectors - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Leishmaniasis: Pathophysiology & Treatment - Dr. John Bartlett
- Toxoplasmosis Overview Reading
- Leishmaniasis Overview Reading
- Practice Quiz
- Toxoplasmosis
- Leishmaniasis
- Cestodes
- Taeniasis: Due to Taenia Saginatum - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Taeniasis: Pathophysiology of Taenia Saginatum - Dr. John Bartlett
- Taeniasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Taeniasis: Due to Taenia Solium - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Taeniasis: Pathophysiology of Taenia Solium - Dr. John Bartlett
- Echinococcosis: Hydatid Disease - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Echinococcosis: Alveolar Disease - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Echinococcosis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Echinococcosis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Taeniasis Overview Reading
- Echinococcosis Overview Reading
- Taeniasis
- Echinococcosis
- Trematodes
- Schistosomiasis: Epidemiology - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Schistosomiasis: Vector - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Schistosomiasis: Biology and Ecology - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Schistosomiasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Schistosomiasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Schistosomiasis: Interview with Dr. William Howlett
- Schistosomiasis: Patient Diagnosis I - Dr. William Howlett
- Schistosomiasis: Patient Diagnosis II - Dr. William Howlett
- Fascioliasis: Biology of parasites - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Fascioliasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Fascioliasis: A Closer Look in Tanzania
- Schistosomiasis Overview Reading
- Fascioliasis Overview Reading
- Schistosomiasis
- Fascioliasis
- Nematodes
- Hookworm: Infection - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Hookworm: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Hookworm: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Hookworm: Interview with Dr. William Howlett **also addresses Ascaris
- Filariasis: Introduction - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Filariasis: Lymphatic Filariasis - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Filariasis: Onchocerciasis - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Filariasis: Black Fly Vectors - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Filariasis: Black Fly Breeding Sites - Dr. Franklin Mosha
- Filariasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Strongyloidiasis: Infection - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Strongyloidiasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Ascariasis: Vector and Epidemiology - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Ascariasis: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Ascariasis: Interview with Dr. Venance Maro
- Hookworm Overview Reading
- Filariasis Overview Reading
- Strongyloidiasis Overview Reading
- Ascariasis Overview Reading
- Hookworm
- Filariasis
- Strongyloidiasis
- Ascariasis
- Ectoparasites
- Ectoparasites: Fleas - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Ectoparasites: Ticks and Mites - Dr. Mramba Nyindo
- Ectoparasites: Lice - Dr. Jovin Kitau
- Ectoparasites: Pathophysiology - Dr. John Bartlett
- Ectoparasites Overview Reading
- Ectoparasites
- Final Exam
- Final Exam, Part 1
- Final Exam, Part 2
- Final Exam, Part 3
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Learn about parasitology through Coursera's course. Students have given positive feedback for the course, highlighting its comprehensive content and engaging professors. However, some students have mentioned that the course can be challenging and that the workload can be heavy.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Comprehensive content and engaging professorsPros from User Reviews
- In-depth content on parasitology
- Engaging lectures and professors
- Opportunities for hands-on learning
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- Challenging assessments and assignments
- Heavy workload
- Limited interaction with peers and professors
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Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors and Human Diseases
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This course provides students an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission, distribution and epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention and control....
