University of North Texas - Advanced Research Techniques in Parasitology
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Advanced Research Techniques in Parasitology at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 6 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,763 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
Advanced Research Techniques in Parasitology at FutureLearn Highlights
- Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate
Advanced Research Techniques in Parasitology at FutureLearn Course details
- On this six-week course taught by expert researchers at the Universiti of Malaya, yo will master new and cutting-edge research methods in parasitology.
- From molecular diagnostics to genetic manipulation and spatial-temporal analysis, you will be armed with a toolbox of techniques for your next research project.
- After reviewing standard methodology and basic concepts in parasitology research, you will delve further into specific techniques and methods.
- You will learn about the latest developments in molecular diagnostics, in vitro blood-stage culture analysis, and genetic manipulation, gaining practical guidance on applying the methods in your own research.
- In the third week of the course, you will master the art of experiment design and execution, focusing specifically on immunology research.
- You will compare a range of existing research projects, examining whether and how they meet their research objectives.
- The course will conclude by investigating the role of spatial-temporal analysis in tropical disease research. You will gain an introduction to Geographical Information Systems, and reflect on how this data could inform experiment design.
- By the end of the course, you will have the skills and knowledge you need to plan your next parasitology research project.
Advanced Research Techniques in Parasitology at FutureLearn Curriculum
Introduction to advanced research techniques
Getting Started
Advanced research techniques
Weekly wrap up
Molecular diagnostics: a revolution in progress
Introduction to Molecular diagnostics
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Droplet Digital PCR
Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Method
Weekly Wrap up
How to put together a good Immunology research?
Background & Introduction
Experiment designing
Execution
Weekly Wrap up
Plasmodium in vitro blood-stage culture: what are we missing?
Plasmodium in vitro blood-stage culture: what are we missing?
Variation of in vitro Plasmodium culture
What do you need to start Plasmodium culture?
Obstacles in in vitro Plasmodium culture
Weekly Wrap up
Genetic manipulation in parasitology: not just cut and pasted!
What is CRISPR-Cas9?
How CRISPR-Cas9 works
CRISPR-Cas9 in Plasmodium sp.
CRISPR-Cas9 in other parasites and vectors
Weekly Wrap up
Spatial-temporal analysis in tropical diseases: its application for decision-making
Introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS)
What is a spatial data model?
What is spatial data analysis?
How is GIS used in disease control and planning?
Weekly wrap
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