Systematic is the branch of Biology that studies the diversity of life in an evolutionary context; encompasses taxonomy and is involved in reconstructing of phylogenetic history. (Phylon “tribe” genesis “origin”)
- The study of biological diversity
- It encompasses taxonomy (structured naming using binomial latine terminology)
- Classification of living organisms by evolutionary relationships
Interaction between organisms and their environment over geologic time has brought biological changes on at t extend of global proportions.
The modules deals with only animals and follows their evolutionary divergences to set up main taxonomic groups from very simple diploblastic to complex triploblatic coelomates in their whole diversity.
This module aims to provide an integrated background in parasitology. The module will familiarize students with the life cycles of parasitic protozoans, helminths, and arthropods of major importance in Africa. At the end of this course, students should be able to explain the biology and morphological adaptations of parasites and understand the economic and medical importance of parasites.
In this module, students will be introduced to historical background of eco-physiology and the destruction of tropical forests. This module will provide a more understanding on different types of tropical forests, their physiognomy and functional structure. Furthermore, it will provide more understanding of environment factors in tropical forests (temperature, light, water, mineral nutrients). It will mainly focus on eco-physiological responses to temperature, light and to drought.
Welcome to this course of Parasitology
The aim of this module is to provide the student a general background in parasitology, the study of organisms (parasites) that live on or in other organisms (the host). The module will familiarize students with the life cycles of protozoans and parasitic helminths of major importance in Africa; it will also include their physiology and morphological adaptations, and will help understand their economic and medical importance.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module, students will be able to;
1.Understand fundamental concepts and principles of parasitism, classification, ecology, morphology, lifecycle, transmission, diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment of parasites.
2. Identify the people who are infected and types of infesting parasites based on observed symptoms
3. Prepare a protocol of parasitological study and isolate some types of parasites in
infected blood or faecal samples in laboratory
4. Apply knowledge of parasitology on one’s life and learn more with the experience of parasites known in the surrounding