2022-2023 SCC Catalog Archived
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MLT 112 - Introduction to Parasitology Class: 2 Lab: 0 Credits: 2 This course provides an introductory study of human parasites, including classification, life cycles, and differential morphology of the medically important parasites.
Prerequisite(s): Take MLT 131 and MLT 210 with a minimum grade of “C”. Corequisite(s): Take MLT 251 and MLT 252 . Course Topics:
- Specimen processing for detection and identification of parasites
- Protozoan Parasites
- Blood and Tissue Parasites
- Coccidian Parasites
- Parasites of the Immunocompromised
- Helminth Parasites
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site Required Materials: Materials requried for D2L online courses and textbook. Grading System: Grades are not rounded. An overall grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate the procedures used in the processing and identifying of medically important parasites.
- Analyze morphology, immunologic tests and biochemical tests for identification of intentinal, blood, and tissue parasites.
- Correlate laboratory findings with diseases and treatments.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
Official Course Syllabus 2022-2023
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