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TRMD
601 BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF HUMAN DISEASE (2 Credits)
Professor James.
The emphasis of this course will be on cellular and molecular biology
as they relate to human disease. The course will focus on a natural progression
in the development of health and disease, moving from a discussion of
the cell, to the host, and finally, to specific disease states and processes.
The role of the community in disease prevention and control will be emphasized,
particularly within the context of the international setting. In addition,
new biotechnological advances will be described with special emphasis
on their feasibility and potential for application in relatively less
developed countries. This course is designed for students with minimal
training in the biological sciences at the undergraduate level (i.e.,
no more than an introductory biology course).
TRMD
605 MEDICAL HELMINTHOLOGY (3 Credits)
Professor Brindley.
The study of parasitic worms with special reference to those causing human
disease. In lecture and laboratory, the student is acquainted with the
different groups of helminths, their zoological classification, structural
characteristics, life cycles, geographic distribution, methods of transmission,
reservoir hosts, location, and tissue dam-age produced in the human body;
host's immunologic responses; laboratory diagnosis and methods of treatment
and control.
TRMD
606 MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY (3 Credits)
Professor Wesson.
Designed to provide the fundamental information necessary for understanding
the role of arthropods in the transmission of pathogens causing human
disease. Following a brief review of the general anatomy, physiology and
classification of arthropods, individual groups of medical importance
are considered in detail in regard to the recognition of important species,
the epidemiology and pathogenesis of associated diseases, and the principles
and methods of vector control. Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory
exercises.
TRMD
607 MEDICAL PROTOZOOLOGY (3 Credits)
Professor Wiser. Prerequisite: Undergraduate biology course.
The basic biology of protozoa capable of infecting humans, as well as
the clinical manifestations of the diseases they cause, will be covered.
Topics covered will include: life cycles, morphological features, host-parasite
interactions, geographical distribution, reservoir hosts, methods of transmission
and control, pathology, immunological aspects, and laboratory and clinical
diagnosis. Laboratory exercises will focus upon the identification and
recognition of parasitic protozoa. The biological and clinical perspectives
gained in this course will assist students in the practical recognition,
evaluation, and management of problems in public health or clinical practice
involving protozoa that infect humans. (Course
website)
TRMD
617 IMMUNOLOGY (3 Credits)
Professor James.
Designed for students of medicine and allied health fields with the aim
of providing information necessary for understanding the immune system.
Following a comprehensive consideration of both cellular and humoral immunity
and the complement system, attention is given to the role of the immune
system in resistance to infection and the pathogenesis of disease.
TRMD
623 METHODS IN CELL BIOLOGY (3 Credits)
Professor Wiser.
This course provides students with an introduction and broad overview
to the basic biochemical, molecular and immunological techniques that
are commonly used in biomedical research. Topics covered include: analysis
and characterization of macromolecules, recombinant DNA, and immunological
assays. The theory behind the various techniques, practical applications
and the general procedures for carrying them out will be described. (Course
website)
TRMD
631 CLINICAL TROPICAL MEDICINE (2 Credits)
Professor McLellan. Physicians, nurses, or senior medical students only.
Clinical tropical medicine provides a substantial introduction to the
major diseases of tropical and developing countries. Emphasis is placedon
important parasitic diseases, gastroenteritis, and vaccine preventable
diseases. Course material focuses on the etiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology,
diagnosis ,and treatment of these diseases; epidemiological characteristics,
control methods, and current research directions are also described. Lectures
are presented by recognized authorities with firsthand experience in the
tropics.
TRMD
632 PREVENTIVE TROPICAL MEDICINE (2 Credits)
Professor Oberhelman.
This course presents the basic principles of preventive medicine in the
context of the special environment (physical, biological, and social)
of tropical developing countries. Emphasis is placed upon the prevention
and control of infectious diseases of major public health importance.
Vaccine preventable diseases are given special emphasis. In addition to
presenting concepts and theoretical methods of disease control, detailed
examples are provided of actual programs.
TRMD
633 MICROBIAL DISEASES OF THE TROPICS (2 Credits)
Professor Oberhelman and faculty.
This course introduces students to the most important bacterial, viral,
and mycotic pathogens in the tropics and to clinical features of the associated
diseases. The course will focus on topics not ordinarily covered in depth
in U.S. medical schools, such as cholera, tuberculosis, leprosy, arboviral
infections, and hemorrhagic fevers, among others. The course will be team
taught by both microbiologists and clinicians. Topics covered will include
geographic distribution, transmission, pathogenesis, clinical features
of relevant diseases, immunologic considerations, laboratory diagnosis,
treatment, and control.
TRMD
634 DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY (1 Credit)
Professor Silio. Physicians, nurses, or senior medical students only.
This laboratory course parallels topics presented in TRMD 634, Microbial
Diseases of the Tropics. The course is designed to teach students how
to perform basic laboratory tests using simple techniques applicable to
developing countries. Most of these will be diagnostic tests for infectious
diseases, although some clinically relevant non-diagnostic techniques
will also be taught (e.g. complete blood counts). The bulk of the course
consists of hands-on laboratory experience conducting laboratory tests
with clinical specimens and analyzing prepared teaching specimens. Procedures
for organism isolation and identification and rapid diagnostic kits will
be covered.
TRMD
635 DISEASE CONTROL IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES (2 Credits)
Professor Oberhelman. Medical professionals only.
This course is designed for students enrolled in the Diploma in Tropical
Medicine and Traveler's Health Program to prepare them to recognize and
contribute effectively to the public health needs of communities in developing
countries. It includes four broad content areas: (1) concepts of disease
prevention and control with special reference to developing countries;
(2) assessment of community needs, and provision of basic preventive services;
(3) control of important endemic diseases such as malaria, schistosomiasis,
and cholera and (4) other topics such as outbreak investigation, disaster/refugee
health programs, and sources of information, and other support from local
and international organizations. The course will stress practical and
local rather than theoretical and global considerations, based on the
needs of the practitioner working under relatively isolated conditions.
TRMD
636 CLINICAL TROPICAL MEDICINE CASE PRESENTATIONS (1 Credit)
Professor Silio. Medical professionals only.
Students and faculty present actual cases in tropical medicine, concentrating
on differential diagnosis and case management. Cases will first be discussed
based on history and physical exam alone (no lab data), followed by additional
discussion of laboratory results. Subjects covered in case presentations
include acute diarrhea, fevers, anemia, malnutrition, respiratory distress,
and altered mental status.
TRMD
642 TROPICAL VIROLOGY (3 Credits)
Professor Bausch.
This course covers the broad area of virology, with an emphasis on viruses
of public health concern in developing and tropical countries. Both historically
problematic and emerging viruses are covered. Topics include the molecular
biology, epidemiology, and pathology of selected viruses. Focus is placed
on developing an understanding of the molecular aspects of the viral life
cycle that give rise to transmission and pathogenic characteristics, especially
in the context of the co-evolution of the virus and host. Additional topics
include the interactions between the virus and hostimmune response, as
well as viral control and the development of vaccines and anti-viral pharmaceuticals.
(Course website)
TRMD
680 EMERGING PATHOGENS (2 Credits)
Professor Bausch. Prerequisite: CHSC 601, ENHS 602, ENHS 629, HSMG 606,
HSMG 607, or TRMD 601.
This course provides students with an introduction to the factors involved
in the emergence of pathogens causing human disease. Following a general
overview of these factors, specific pathogens are examined with regard
to historical and current relevance, emergence factors, surveillance,
and control. Associated topics such as containment of research organisms,
xenotransplantation, and bioterrorism are also considered.
TRMD
700 TROPICAL MEDICINE SEMINAR (1,1)
Professor McLellan. Prerequisite: Clinical background.
This seminar experience for for MSPH students (TRMD 702) and MPH&TM
students (TRMD 700) is intended to simulate a critical reading of the
current literature and to ensure that each student learns to present important
and potentially controversial data in a rigorous and careful fashion.
Focuses on applied clinical tropical medicine rather than laboratory-based
research. (Course website)
TRMD
702 PARASITOLOGY SEMINAR (1,1)
Faculty.
The seminar experience for MSPH students (TRMD 702) and MPH&TM students
(TRMD 700) is intended to stimulate a critical reading of the current
literature and to ensure that each student learns to present important
and potentially controversial data in a rigorous and careful fashion.
TRMD
703 CAPSTONE COURSE, MPH &TM PROGRAM (1 Credit)
Professor Oberhelman and faculty. Only open to MPH&TM students in
final semester.
The Capstone course provides an opportunity for students to integrate
knowledge from tropical medicine courses and other public health courses
to design a proposal or national plan of action (NPA). Proposals for NPAs
will be developed in groups and will address either basic problems in
tropical medicine or disease control strategies for a particular region.
Students work closely with faculty advisors and present their work at
the end of the semester as a Capstone seminar with a written report. The
course provides practical experience in study design and presentation
by simulating the steps necessary to propose and perform a successful
project in either basic or applied tropical medicine.
TRMD
708 PARASITOLOGIC METHODS (2 Credits)
Professor Cogswell. Prerequisites: TRMD 605, 607.
Provides the student with training in the diagnostic techniques and research
methods of medical parasitology. In lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory
exercises, emphasis is given to the principles and detailed procedures
employed in the routine examination of fecal, blood, tissue, and other
specimens in a medical parasitology laboratory, in serodiagnosis, and
in entomologic field studies.
TRMD
718 IMMUNOPARASITOLOGY (2 Credits)
Professor James. Prerequisite: TRMD 617.
Designed to provide students of medicine, the basic sciences and public
health with an understanding of the role of immunity to parasitic infections.
Special emphasis will be placed on current knowledge of mechanisms of
immunity to protozoal and helminth infections that cause malaria, trypanosomiasis,
leishmaniasis, schistosomiasis, and filariasis, some of the most widespread
and debilitating diseases still plaguing the world. Additional topics
may be covered according to student needs and trends in the field.
TRMD
780 ADVANCED MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY (2 Credits)
Professor Wesson. Prerequisite: TRMD 606.
This is an advanced level course that emphasizes relationships between
arthropods and the pathogens they transmit. Lectures and weekly readings
from the primary literature will focus on aspects of vector-pathogeninteractions
and ideas at the forefront of research to better understand the ecology
and epidemiology of pathogen transmission. Designed for biologists and
health professionals who will be involved with U.S. and international
agencies responsible for tropical medicine research and disease control.
TRMD
782 MALARIA (2 Credits)
Professor Krogstad. Prerequisite: TRMD 607.
This is an advanced course which provides a rigorous approach to the basic
and applied issues related to malaria. Areas covered in detail include
malaria epidemiology and control strategies, parasite-vector relationships,
vector control, cell biology, and biochemistry of the parasite red cell
interaction, drug action and resistance mechanisms, parasite genetics
and cell biology, and the immunologic aspects of malaria, including asexual
and sexual stage candidate vaccine antigens. At the conclusion of the
semester, students are expected to critically review current strategies
and suggest and defend appropriate alternatives.
TRMD
796 PREVENTIVE MEDICINE RESIDENCY
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(third year/practicum)
TRMD
799 INDEPENDENT STUDY
(1-5 Credits)
TRMD
996 THESIS
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