Medical Parasitology

Cairo UniversityFaculty of MedicineDepartment of Medical Parasitology .Course SpecificationsCourse title: Medical Parasitology(Code) PAR-308Department offering the course: Medical ParasitologyThird academic year of M.B.& B.Ch. program Date of specification approval: 2010A) Basic Information:Allocated marks: 150 marksCourse duration: 30 weeks Teaching hours: 120o Theoretical 60 hourso Practical 60 hoursB) Professional Information:1- Overall Aim of the Course: To provide students with knowledge concerning biological, epidemiologicaland ecological aspects of parasites causing diseases to humans. To enable students to understand the pathogenesis, clinical presentations andcomplications of parasitic diseases. To enable students to reach diagnosis and know the general outline oftreatment, prevention and control of parasitic infections To provide students with adequate knowledge about endemic parasites andnational parasitic problems as well as re-emerging parasitic infection.2- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):a- Knowledge and understanding:By the end of the course, students should be able to:a.1- Describe the world distribution of important parasitic infections andthe epidemiologic principles and the effect of social and demographicpatterns on parasitic disease and vulnerability (Prog ILO a.12)a.2-Describe the common parasitic diseases and life-threateningconditions caused by helminthes and protozoa as regards etiology andlife cycle of parasites of medical importance (Prog ILO a.6)

a.3- Describe the common diseases caused by helminthes and protozoaas regards pathogenesis, clinical features differential diagnosis andcomplications (Prog ILO a.6)a.4- Point out the methods of recovery of parasites and their culturemethods as well as immunological and molecular methods used fordiagnosis of parasitic infections (Prog a ILOa.6)a.5- Define the principles of management for common parasitic diseasesand life-threatening conditions (Prog ILOa.7)a.6- Outline methods of disease prevention (Prog ILOa.10)a.7- Describe the common diseases caused by arthropods of medicalinterest as regards etiology, pathogenesis, clinical features and methodsof combat (Prog ILOa.6, a.10)a.8- Describe molecular, biochemical and cellular mechanisms that occurin the body of humans infected with parasites (Prog ILOa.2)a.9- Recognize safety procedures relevant to parasitic diseases duringpractical year (Prog ILOa.15)b- Professional and practical skills:By the end of the course, students should be able to:b.1- Perform practical skills relevant to the future practice, as to identifydifferent parasites in tissue sections and demonstrate their reactions insuch tissues by naked eye (Jars) (Prog ILO b.1).b.2- Use the microscope to identify diagnostic stages of parasites inblood, urine, stool or tissue samples (Prog ILO b.1).c- Attitude and Behavioral skills:c.1- Respect and follow the institutional code of conduct (Prog ILO c.6).c.2- Respect the role of staff and co-staff members regardless of degreeor occupations (Prog ILO c.6).d- Communication Skills:e- Intellectual skills:e.1- Analyze the results obtained from history, clinical examination andinvestigational data into meaningful diagnostic formulation. (using casestudy)( Prog ILO e.3).e.2- Interpret clinical and investigational data with evidence basedknowledge and skill of deductive reasoning for clinical problem solving.(using case study) (Prog ILO e.4).

f- General and transferable skills:By the end of the course, students should be able to:f.2- Use computers efficiently in reaching biomedical information toremain current with advances in knowledge and practice (researchassignments) (Prog ILO f.2, f.3 & f.5).f.3- Present information clearly in written, electronic and verbal forms(research assignments) (Prog ILO f.3).f.4- Apply English language as needed for appropriate learning andcommunication in relation to medicine (Prog ILO f.8).Subject3- Course contents:1- Introduction toparasitology2- Helminthology,Trematodes andCestodes3- Introduction toNematodes,intestinal and tissuenematodes4- Protozology,Intestinal,Urogenital, bloodand Tissue protozoa5- Immunology andmolecularparasitologyLectures(hrs)Tutorial /Small groupdiscussion(hrs)Practical(hrs)Total(hrs)1 111 3 9 2314 4 13 3218 4 11 335 - 5% ofTotal6- Entomology 11 4 11 26total 60 15 1/ 2 44 1/ 2 120 100III-A) TOPICS:1. Helminthology2. Protozoology3. Immunology and molecular parasitology4. EntomologyIII-B) Tutorial / Small Group Discussions1- Data show presentations of parasitic diseases.

2- Brain storming discussions about parasitic infectionsIII-C) PRACTICAL CLASSES:1- Identification of different parasitic stages.2- Presentation of research assignments.4- Teaching and learning methods:METHODS USED:1. Lectures2. Small group discussions3. Tutorials4. Practical classes5. EtcTEACHING PLAN:Lectures: Division of students into 5 groups2 hours /week.Tutorials: half hour / week within the practical classPractical classes: one and half hour / weekTime plan:Item Time schedule Teaching hours Total hoursLectures 2 times/week; 30 hours / term 60 hours / yearone hour eachbetween 9 to 10 amPractical 1 1/ 2 hours /45weekTutorial1/2 hour / week 15Total 4 1205- Students Assessment methods:5-A) ATTENDANCE CRITERIA: Faculty bylaws5-B) ASSESSMENT TOOLS:ToolWritten examinationOral examinationPurpose (ILOs)To assess knowledge and understanding. Alsointellectual skills (case report) ILOs (a.1-8) &(e.1-2)To assess knowledge and understanding &

general and transferable skills ILOs(a.1-8) &(f.1&4 )Practical examination To assess of knowledge and understanding andprofessional skills ILOs(a.1-8) & (b.1-5)5-C) TIME SCHEDULE: Faculty bylawsExamWeek1- First half of the academic year 12 th week2- Mid-year exam 15 th week3- Second half of the academic year 25 th weeks4- Practical exam 29 th week5- Final exam 30 th week5-D) GRADING SYSTEM:Examination Marks allocated % of Total Marks1- First half (Quiz) 2.5 1.7%2- Mid-year 20 13.33%3- Second half (Quiz) 2.5 1.7%4- Final exam:a- Writtenb- Practicalc- Oral75301550%20%10%5- Assignments & otheractivities5 3.33%Total 150 100% The minimum passing & Passing grades (Faculty bylaws).SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:Student knows his marks after the summative exams.5-E) Examinations description:ExaminationDescription1- First half (quiz) Identification of 5 projector slides in 10 minutes2- Mid-year exam One-hour: written paper composed of short essaytype questions –MCQs and case description, givereason and true & false statements.3- Second half Identification of 5 projector slides in 10 minutes(quiz)4- Final exam:

a- Writtenb- Practicalc- Oral6- Assignments &other activitiesTotalTwo and half hours: written paper composed ofshort essay type questions, MCQs, case description,give reason and True & false statements.Spotting of 30 specimens including slides, boxes andjars (OSPE)Two sessions :One for helminthology & immunoparasitologyfor 10 min.One for Arthropods & protozoology for 10min.Preparing and presenting project assignments onsome parasitic diseases provided with illustrations6- List of references:6.1- Basic materials: e.g. Department book6.2- Essential books (text books):6.4- Web sites:www.dpd.cdc.org7- Facilities required for teaching and learning:Facilities used for teaching this course include: Lecture halls: Small group classes Laboratory Information technology / AV aidsHead of Department & Course coordinator:Date: / 8 / 2010