About this course: 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.
Who is this class for: This class is intended for health professions students who wish to expand their knowledge of tropical parasitology with practical lessons from the field, and other interested persons and travelers.
Created by: Duke University, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
Taught by: John A. Bartlett, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Global Health and Nursing at Duke University Medical Center
Duke Global Health Institute
Taught by: Franklin Mosha, Ph.D., Professor of Parasitology and Medical Entomology
Taught by: Mramba Nyindo, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMU Co.)
| Level | Intermediate |
| Commitment | 8 weeks, 3-7 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Welcome and Course Overview
Welcome to Tropical Parasitology: Protozoans, Worms, Vectors, and Human Diseases! In this course, students will develop an understanding of important human parasitic diseases, including their life cycles, vectors of transmission, distribution and epidemiology,...
1 video, 3 readings
Protozoans
We are excited to begin our Protozoa cluster, focusing on malaria, trypanosomiasis, toxoplasmosis, and leishmaniasis. Despite advances in prevention and treatment, protozoal diseases contribute substantially to the global burden of morbidity and mortality. Thi...
11 videos, 2 readings, 2 practice quizzes
Graded: Malaria
WEEK 2
Protozoans
6 videos, 2 readings
Graded: Trypanosomiasis
WEEK 3
Protozoans
6 videos, 3 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Toxoplasmosis
Graded: Leishmaniasis
WEEK 4
Cestodes
The Cestodes cluster focuses on taeniasis and echinococcosis. One example of their impact is neurocysticercosis, which is estimated as the leading cause of epilepsy in low- and middle-income countries. This cluster has a total of 41 minutes of video and 31 pag...
9 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Taeniasis
Graded: Echinococcosis
WEEK 5
Trematodes
The Trematodes cluster focuses on schistosomiasis and fascioliasis. It is estimated that almost 60 million people are infested with trematodes globally. This cluster has a total of 79 minutes of video and 31 pages of reading spread out over the two lessons. Y...
10 videos, 3 readings
Graded: Schistosomiasis
Graded: Fascioliasis
WEEK 6
Nematodes
The Nematodes cluster focuses on filariasis, ascariasis, hookworm, and strongyloidiasis. Nematode infestations may impact up to 185 million people in recent estimates of the global burden of disease. This cluster has a total of 90 minutes of video and 8 pages ...
15 videos, 5 readings
Graded: Hookworm
Graded: Filariasis
Graded: Strongyloidiasis
Graded: Ascariasis
WEEK 7
Ectoparasites
We are now into our final cluster, Ectoparasites, focusing on fleas, ticks and mites, lice, and pathophysiology of infestation with ectoparasites. In addition to causing annoying symptoms on their own, ectoparasites may be important vectors of human disease. T...
4 videos, 2 readings
Graded: Ectoparasites
WEEK 8
Final Exam
The final exam is a graded 3-part exam, and each part includes information from all of the disease clusters covered throughout the course. The final exam consists of 45 questions, in total. You will have unlimited attempts for each part of the final exam, with...
Graded: Final Exam, Part 1
Graded: Final Exam, Part 2
Graded: Final Exam, Part 3
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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College
Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College trains health professionals of all cadres ranging from Diplomas, Ordinary Degrees, Post Graduate Degrees and Doctor of Philosophy. Besides Post doctoral training opportunities are availed apart from continuing Education programmes.
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well done....very helpful in knowledge improvement about parasitology
Amazing course giving a good background in parasitology field
I love this course because it has given me insight on parasitic diseases and many other knowledge
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El curso es muy interactivo y con maestros ciertamente preparados en el area. El material es muy completo y sencillo de entender. Como recomendación podría extenderse en enfermedades pas globalizadas puesto que se enfoca principalmente en Africa.