Course Description
:This course emphasizes the taxonomy, morphology, and host-parasite relationships of the major parasites of humans and other selected animals
.Credit Hours
:Four semester hours.
Prerequisites
:Biology 122, General Zoology; Biology 320, Invertebrate Zoology is strongly recommended. Successful completion of this course requires that the student have the ability to read, take accurate notes and assimilate large amounts of diverse information. The student should also have an understanding of basic microscopy and techniques of dissection.
Course Objectives
:Present parasitism as an ecological relationship. Acquaint students with the morphology and host-parasite relationships of the major parasites of humans and other animals. Discuss the pathogenicity of these parasites. Develop the skills necessary for identification of these parasites.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
:Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the major groups of parasitic organisms and the life history, pathology, symptomatology, and epidemiology of selected taxa. Participate in laboratory exercises. Demonstrate a working knowledge of morphology. Accountable for sight recognition of the major groups of parasitic organisms and their life cycle stages and specific identification of selected taxa. Complete an acceptable laboratory notebook and term paper; description provided.
COURSE MATERIALS
:Required Text:
Foundations of Parasitology, 6th Edition, by L.S. Roberts and J. Janovy, Jr.Library Reserve: Parasites in Human Tissues, by T.C. Orihel and L.R. Ash and Atlas of Human Parasitology, 4th Edition, by L.S. Ash and T. Orihel.
EVALUATION AND GRADING
:Course grade will be based on 950 possible points earned from four (4) combined lecture/laboratory examinations (700 pts), unannounced lecture/ laboratory quizzes (100pts), laboratory notebook (50pts) and term paper (100pts).
Grades will be assigned according to the earned percentage of possible points, as follows: > 90% = A, 80 - 89% = B, 70 - 79% = C, 60 - 69% = D, and< 60% = F.
Any student dissatisfied with his/her grade during this course is urged to discuss this with the instructor.
ABSENCE
POLICY:Be in attendance in accordance with
University policy. Roll will be checked at the beginning of class and anyone coming in late will be counted absent. Excused absences are not recognized. Grade will not be lowered on the basis of attendance. However, to receive credit for this course a student must attend at least two-thirds (2/3) of all class meetings.
ASSESSMENT DAY
:As part of the University
=s plan to assess institutional effectiveness, a day is set aside each semester for assessment activities. Although no day classes meet on this designated day, students are required to participate in assessment activities when they are called upon to do so.DISABILITY
:The University of West Alabama strives to make its programs accessible to qualified persons defined as disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students should refer to the
UWA Catalog and contact the Student Success Center, Foust Hall 7, (205)652-3651, or the Office of Student Life, Webb Hall 311, (205)652- 3581.
CONTENT/SCHEDULE CHANGE
:The instructional schedule reflects expected class progress in course subject matter and is considered tentative. The schedule is subject to change in content and scope at the instructor
=s discretion.HONESTY/INTEGRITY
:The UWA
Academic Dishonesty policy stated in the General Catalogue and the student handbook will be followed in this course.