Course Title: Medical Parasitology Course Code: CLS 357 Program: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Department: Clinical Laboratory Sciences College: Applied Medical Sciences Institution: Taibah University Version: 2 Last Revision Date: 01/01/1438 AH A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: (3) 2 T+ 1 P 2. Course type A. ? University ?College ? Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (5th Level/3rd Year) 4. Course general Description: This course starts with describing the three types of parasites affecting humans: Helminthes, protozoa and arthropods. The basic biology of these parasites and the clinical manifestations of the diseases will be discussed. Life cycles, morphological features, host-parasite relationships, geographical distribution, reservoir hosts, methods of transmission and control, pathology, diagnosis and treatment will be covered. Practical sessions will focus on identifying and recognizing parasitic stages excreted in different human body fluids. The biological and clinical perspectives gained in this course will assist the students in the recognition, evaluation and management of public health problems caused by medically important parasites. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): Medical Microbiology CLS 242 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s): • Describe the world distribution of important parasitic infections and the epidemiologic principles and the effect of social and demographic patterns on parasitic disease and vulnerability • Demonstrate the common parasitic diseases and life-threatening conditions caused by helminths and protozoa as regards etiology and life cycles of parasites of medical importance • Identify the common diseases caused by helminths and protozoa as regards pathogenesis, clinical features differential diagnosis and complications. • Point out the different methods of recovery of parasites and their culture as well as immunological and molecular methods used for diagnosis of parasitic infections. • Define the principles of management for common parasitic diseases. • Identify the common diseases caused by arthropods of medical interest as regards etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and methods of combat. • Outline methods of disease prevention and control. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 60 100 % 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid • Traditional classroom • E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours(based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 106. Lectures 30 107. Laboratory/Studio 30 108. Field 109. Tutorial 110. Others (specify) Practical Total 60 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Outline the most common diseases caused by Helminthes, K1 • Lectures • Written exams (MCQs, short essay • Point out the different methods of recovery of parasites and their culture as well as immunological and molecular methods used for diagnosis of parasitic infections. • Define the principles of management for common parasitic diseases. • Identify the common diseases caused by arthropods of medical interest as regards etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and methods of combat. • Outline methods of disease prevention and control. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 60 100 % 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid • Traditional classroom • E-learning 4 Distance learning 3. Contact Hours(based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 106. Lectures 30 107. Laboratory/Studio 30 108. Field 109. Tutorial 110. Others (specify) Practical Total 60 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of CLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Outline the most common diseases caused by Helminthes, K1 • Lectures • Written exams (MCQs, short essay C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 26. Introduction to Parasitology Helminthology: Classification, liver fluke 4 27. Trematodes: Intestinal flukes, blood flukes 4 28. Cestodes: Taenia spp., Diphyllobothrium latum, 4 29. Echinococcus granulosus and Hymenolepis nana 4 30. Nematodes: Intestinal: Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, Enterobius vermicularis 4 31. Nematodes: Intestinal: Ancylostoma duodenale, Strongyloides stercoralis 4 32. Nematodes: Intestinal: Trichinellaspiralis, Capillaria philippinensis, Tissue: Dracunculus medinensis 4 33. Tissue Nematodes: Wuchereria bancrofti, Onchocerca volvulus 4 34. Protozoa: Intestinal: Entamoeba histolytica, E. coli, Balantidium coli, Giardia lamblia, Cryptosporidium parvum 4 10. Protozoa: Urogenital: Trichomonas vaginalis Blood: Plasmodium spp. 4 11. Protozoa: Blood: Leishmania, Trypanosoma 4 12. Protozoa: Tissue: Toxoplasma gondii 4 13. Immune response in parasitic infections and immunodiagnosis 4 14. Introduction to medical entomology, Mosquitoes, flies, myiasis, Fleas, lice, bugs, ticks, mites and crustaciae (Cyclops) 4 15. Revision 4 Total 60 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 68. Lab Report Week 14 5% 69. Continuous assessment (Quiz) Week 4 5 % 70. Mid term Week 8-9 15 % 71. Assignment Week 12 5 % 4. Practical exam Week 15-16 30 % 5. Final exam Week 17-18 40 % E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References 1- Spicer J. (2000)Clinical bacteriology, mycology and parasitology, illustrated color text. Churchill Livingstone. 2- Gerald, K. (2007). Cell and Molecular Biology Concepts and Experiments. John Wiley and Sons Ltd Supportive References 1- Cheesbrough M. (2000). District laboratory practical in tropical countries part 2. Cambridge. 2- Adolph, K.W. (1995). Methods in Molecular Genetics: Microbial Gene Techniques. Academic Press Inc. 3- Elizabeth A. Zeibig (2012) Clinical Parasitology: A Practical Approach. Saunders, USA Electronic Materials 1- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI): www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ 2- World Health Organization (WHO): www.who.int/ 3- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP): www.cdc.gov/ Other Learning Materials 1- Audio-Visual aids 2- Selected films, video tapes 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms and laboratories Computer accessibility: in the library or in the Information Technology Department. Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Data show + Projector Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) None F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Instructor ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) Effectiveness of Students' assessment Head of the department Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Student achievement is verified by the head of the department. Quality of Learning resources Instructor Student ü Course Report. ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Achievement of Course Learning Outcomes Instructor Students ü Direct Method (Rubrics) ü Indirect Method (Questionnaire on the course by the end of the semester) ü Course Evaluation Survey (CES) Effectiveness of Assessment Results Instructor ü Course Report ü Grade Report Analysis ü Course Evaluation Survey (Indirect) Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect)