COURSE TITLE: MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
TRAINER: STANLEY ODHIAMBO
COURSE DURATION: 3 WEEKS
SESSION SCHEDULE: 2
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is designed to enable the learner to study the pathology and clinical features associated with various arthropods vectors in or on the human body. He/ She will also be able to participate in conducting a number of laboratory procedures vital in the identification of human/animal arthropod infestations and the diseases they transmit.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course the student should be able to:
1. Describe the classification and taxonomy of parasitic arthropod/vector agents of medical importance.
2. Describe the characteristics and life cycles of arthropods of medical importance.
3. Describe and perform investigative procedures used in the identification of arthropods of medical importance.
4. Perform laboratory diagnosis in human/animal cases of arthropod/vector infections/infestations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
To successfully complete the unit, you are expected to have access to:
A laptop (Operating System - Windows 10 and Ms. Office 2013 and above)
Tablet/ smartphone/ iPhone
Internet connectivity
COURSE STRUCTURE
Week 1: Introduction to Medical Entomology.
Week 2: Advantages & disadvantages of arthropod/vectors of medical importance.
Week 3: Morphology and Biology of arthropods/vectors.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Medical Entomology for Students; 2012 (4th ed.) M.W. Service
Integrated Vector Management: Controlling Vectors of Malaria and other Insect Vector Borne Diseases; 2011. G. Matthews.
ASSESSMENT AND GRADING
Assessment Methods:
Discussion groups and presentations - 15%
Practical sessions - 15%
Written examination - 70%
Grading scale
1. E.E – Exceeds Expectations (80 – 100%)
2. M.E – Meet Expectations (65 -79%)
3. A.E – Approaching Expectation (50 -64%)
4. B.E – Below Expectation (0 – 49%)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: stannomondi@gmail.com
Office hours: Monday – Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
