Human Parasitology syllabus in China
- Human Parasitology is one of basic courses in the medical curriculum.
- The goals are for the students to learn the mechanism of parasite pathogenesis, the diagnostic methods and concepts for prevention of parasitoses.
- Its study is the basis of clinical and prophylactic medicine.
Course Description:
- The Contents of Human Parasitology involve the introduction of the morphology and pathogenesis including common human parasites, and the diagnostic methods, epidemiology and prevention of parasitoses caused by these parasites.
- The other part of the curriculum is arthropodology, which includes the introduction of the biology and ecology of the arthropods which transmit diseases, and the ways and nature of the diseases they transmit.
- The practical areas of study include the helminths, protozoa and arthropods employing a combination of theory and practice. In the practical classes, theoretical parasitology is strengthened and the basic techniques are practiced so as to master the morphological, features of classification and life cycles.
Teaching methods
- Theory
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- Lecture
- Problem-based learning, PBL
- Self-study
- Experiment
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- Comprehensive experiments
- Ordinary experiments
Teaching hours distribution
- The ratio of teaching hours of theory to experiment is 1:1, 23 hours for theory, and 22 hours for the experiment.
| Contents | Theory | Experiment |
| Introduction to Human Parasitology | 2 | |
| Introduction to Trematoda, Clornorchis Sinensis, Paragonimus westermani | 2 | 2 |
| Shistosoma Japonicum, Fascilopsis Buski | 1.5 | 2 |
| Introduction to Cestoda, Taenia Solium, Taenia saginata | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Echinococcus granulosus, Hymenolepis Nana | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Introduction to Nematoda, Hookworms (Ancylostoma Duodenale and Necator Americanus) | 2 | 2 |
| Ascaris Lumbricoides, Enterrobius Vermicularis, and Trichuris Tritriura | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Wuchereria Bancrofti, Brugia Malayi and Trichenella Spiralis | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Introduction to Protozoa, Entamoeba Histolytica, Entamoeba Coli | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Leishmania donovani, Giardia Lamblia, Trichomonas Vaginalis | 1.5 | 2 |
| Plasmodium (Plasmodium Vivax, Plasmodium Falciparum, Plasmodium malariae) | 2 | 2 |
| Toxoplasma Gondii, Pneumocystis, Cryptosporidium | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Introduction to Medical Arthropods, Mosquitoes, Sandflies | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Flies, Fleas Lice, Ticks, Demodex, Sarcoptes Scabiei and Cockroaches | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Total | 23 | 22 |
Examination pattern & marks distribution
- Theory: 80%
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- Final examination: 65%; PBL: 10％; Self-study: 5%
- Experiments: 15%
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- Experimental examination: 10%; Comprehensive experiments: 5%
- Attendance: 5%
Sample Exam Questions
References
- Burton J. Bogtish,Human Parasitology, 2ndEdition, Academic Press, 2005
- Edward K. Markell, Marietta Voge, Medical Parasitology (M), 5th Edition. W. B. Saunders Company. 1980
- Viqar Zaman,Atlas of Medical Parasitology, 2ndEdition, MTP Press limited, 1980
- Murray D. Dailey, Essentials Parasitology, Wm. C. 6th Edition, Brown Publishers, 1996
- Lynne S. Garcia, David A.Bruchner,Diagnostic Medical Parasitology, 3rdEdition, ASM Press Washington D.C. 1997
- Gerald L. Mandell, Jone E. Bennett,Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases, Churchill Livingstone, 1995
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