Course Description
Published research and new developments in the study of parasites, their hosts and vectors.
Athena Title
Special Topics in Parasitology
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to confidently evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of research studies presented, identify potential biases or limitations in the study design, methods, and data interpretation.
- Students will be able to summarize and discuss key findings of recent research studies and relate them to the existing knowledge in the field.
- Students will be able to articulate their opinions and engage in thoughtful discussions about implications of research findings in the selected journal articles.
- Students will be able to clearly and concisely present the key aspects of a research paper and communicate its significance to audience of peers.
- Students will be able to engage in respectful and constructive discussions with peers and mentors.
Topical Outline
- The topics will be current parasitic pathogenesis.
