1. OBJECTIVES: To define parasitism and the complex host‑parasite relationship as it exists for the eukaryotic parasites of animals and man and for those that are zoonoses (infections primarily of animals which occur in man). Topics to be covered will include parasite morphology, physiology, life cycle, epidemiology, pathogenesis and host responsiveness (immunology). This course is intended to provide a broad overview of the field of parasitology.
2. TEXT (Not Required): Foundations of Parasitology, 7th ed. Roberts and Janovy, McGraw Hill, Publishers. Used copies will be available in the bookstore for about $114. Used copies and E copies are available at various web sites for less. It would be an excellent reference resource for this course and parasitology in general
3. EXAMINATIONS AND COURSE GRADE:
DATE VALUE
September 13 100 pts
October 11 100 pts
November 8 100 pts
December 11 100 pts
Each exam will cover information presented up to that date and will be based on material presented in the lectures. If you miss a class, any handouts will be available upon request, but it is your responsibility to obtain class information missed from a fellow student. I will answer well thought out questions by email, but discourage excessive use of this means by which to obtain information. In general, exam format will be: definitions (20pts), true-false (20pts), fill-in (10pts), and short essays (50pts). A student who misses an exam and has an excused absence may only make it up at the end of the semester before the final exam.
For undergraduate students, the final grade will be based upon a total of 400 points. Examinations will be subject to a curve analysis for each exam so the student will have an idea where he/she stands. Grades will be assigned on the average basis >90=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, <60=E
Grad students enrolled in the course will take the same exams. Their exam grades will not be subjected to a curve. In addition, grad student will be expected to write a term paper on a topic to be assigned by the course instructor at the beginning of the semester. The final grade will be determined on a 500 point basis with the term paper counting as one exam. Grades are assigned as above.
4. ETHICS: University standards for ethical behavior as outlined under “Code of Academic Integrity” in the General Catalogue (and UA website http://dos.web.arizona.edu/uapolicies/ ) will be expected of all students.
5. DROP INFORMATION: Classes may be dropped using RSVP with no record up to September 14. October 12 is the deadline to drop with a grade of W (if passing) or change from regular grade to audit or visa versa requiring instructor’s signature. After Oct. 12, the instructor’s and Dean’s signatures are required for all registration changes. By policy this requires an extraordinary reason.
6. OFFICE HOURS: DR. CHARLES R. STERLING
Pharmacy/Microbiology Building, #90,
Room #304A
Tuesday, Thursday ‑ 9:30‑10:30 AM or by appointment: 621‑4580
This schedule is meant to be a general guideline for topics covered. Dates may change slightly depending of depth of material covered for any given parasite. Topics follow in order of presentation in Foundations in Parasitology, 7th ed.
Lectures - T, Th 8:00 - 9:15 AM BioScience West 208*
Lab - Wed 1:00 - 3:50 PM VetSci/Micro 129
*All cell phones and beepers must be turned off prior to entering the classrom. These sounds and conversations distract both students and instructors alike. The sole exception will be for those individuals involved in emergency services.