James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2017

TM5503 - Human Parasitology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2017
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences

This subject includes a detailed study of the classification, epidemiology, morphology, life cycle, control, diagnosis and treatment of protozoal and helminthic infections in humans. The subject has an applied focus and deals with current and topical aspects of human parasitology. Laboratory techniques for routine clinical diagnosis of parasitic infection are a significant focus of the subject. Through human parasitology, we aim to assist students to become competent in understanding and addressing parasitological problems current in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Limited, Study Period 2
Census Date 24-Aug-2017
Face to face teaching 04-Sep-2017 to 08-Sep-2017
Coordinator: Nicholas Smith, Ms Lisa Jones
Lecturers: Professor Alex Loukas, Nicholas Smith, Ms Lisa Jones.
Contact hours:
  • 20 hours lectures
  • 20 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); other exams (30%); assignments (30%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.