IPH-MTD: Malaria and Tropical Diseases
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers issues related to malaria as a major global health problem. Emphasizes the biology of malaria parasites and factors affecting their transmission to humans by anopheline vectors. Topics include host-parasite-vector relationships; diagnostics; parasite biology; vector biology; epidemiology; host immunity; risk factors associated with infection, human behavior, chemotherapy, and drug resistances; anti-vector measures; vaccine development; and management and policy issues. This course also covers other tropical and neglected diseases relevant to international public health policy.
- Credit value: 3 (US standard) | 5 (ECTS standard)
- Indicative duration (full time): 2-3 weeks
- Indicative duration (part time): 4-6 week
- Certificate: Yes
COURSE METHODOLOGY
This course is based on standard EUCLID methodology. Students may refer to the following resources:
- Academic Guidelines (HQ version)
- Academic Guidelines (most recent version even if unofficial)
- Student Orientation Guidelines (most recent version even if unofficial)
COURSE OBJECTIVES | LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- use a mandated Word template
- use Word styles (Heading 1, Heading 2, Normal, Quote)
- understand the rules of US spelling and punctuation placement
- understand the rules of UK spelling and punctuation placement
- properly use various approved rules of style
- avoid plagiarism
- use structure and logical flow
- know how to write a EUCLID response paper
- know how to create a EUCLID quiz
- write academic assignments at the graduate and post-graduate level
REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIAL
- The Fever: How Malaria Has Rule (Shah)
- Malariology (Johns Hopkins)
- Malaria Control in Complex Emergencies (WHO)
- Guidelines for the treatment of Malaria (WHO)
- Ending NTD 2014 Report
- Neglected Tropical Diseases (WHO)
- Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases: The Neglected Tropical Diseases and Their Impact on Global Health and Development (Hotez)
COURSE INSTRUCTOR | ASSOCIATED FACULTY
