Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in parasitology, Tulane University
Medical Center
Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.) in parasitology, Tulane
University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Bachelor of
Arts (B.A.) in zoology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
I am primarily interested in parasitology, especially the parasitic diseases
of vertebrates. My background in medical/veterinary parasitology is broad. I am
especially interested in the pathophysiology of parasitic diseases of
vertebrates, parasite transmission patterns, zoonotic parasites, and diagnostic
parasitology. If you have any questions concerning either the diagnosis of
infections with parasites or the identification of objects suspected to be
parasites in specimens collected from humans and/or animals, please contact me
by telephone,
FAX, or e-mail for more information.
My course
responsibilities at Delta State University include General Zoology (BIO
103), Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (BIO 343), Histology (BIO
423/523), Developmental Biology (BIO 424/524), Medical Entomology
(BIO 425/525), Parasitology (BIO
447/547), and Readings in Biology
(BIO 499).
BIO 103 General Zoology (4 credits)
BIO 103 is an
introductory-level lecture/laboratory study of the general biology of the
members of the kingdom Animalia. The focus of this course is on the nine major
phyla (Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida, Mollusca,
Arthropoda, Echinodermata, and Chordata) of currently-existing animals.
Satisfactory completion (a grade of "C" or better) of BIO 103 General Zoology is
required as part of obtaining "full admission" status in Department of
Biological Sciences programs.
BIO 103 General Zoology is intended to be a course that prepares students
majoring in the biological sciences for subsequent courses that deal with animal
biology at a more advanced level. Although BIO 103 General Zoology
fulfills the General Education requirements for a Bachelor degree at Delta State
University, the material in this course is directed primarily at meeting the
educational needs of students majoring in the biological sciences.
Note: BIO 100 Principles of Biology is a prerequisite for BIO 103 General
Zoology.
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syllabus for BIO 103 General Zoology
BIO 343 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 credits)
BIO 343
is an upper division course intended to provide the undergraduate student
majoring in the biological sciences with introductory study in the gross anatomy
of members of the phylum Chordata. Students completing the course should
have a contemporary understanding of chordate structure and function. A
main theme of the course is to emphasize the phylogenetic connections that are
between various chordate groups that are supported by anatomical evidence.
BIO 343 can be used to fulfill the
"Structural Biology Elective" requirement of the Bachelor of Science with a
major in Biology, if the student receives a grade of "C" or better for the
course work. Note: BIO 103 General Zoology is a prerequisite
for BIO 343 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Although successful completion of
lower-level coursework in
anatomy and physiology is not required for enrollment in BIO 343, such
courses are highly recommended as preparation for BIO 343.
View the most
recent syllabus for BIO 343 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIO 423/523 Histology (4 credits)
BIO 423/523 is
upper division course that focuses on the microscopic anatomy of human tissues.
This course is designed primarily for Biology majors who are enrolled in a
pre-health professions program. Although the focus of the course is the study of
human tissues, students in pre-veterinary medicine are encouraged to include BIO
423/523 in their schedule. BIO 423/523 can be used to fulfill the
"Structural Biology Elective" requirement of the Bachelor of Science with a
major in Biology, if the student receives a grade of "C" or better for the
course work. Note: BIO 300 Cell Biology is a prerequisite
for BIO 423/523 Histology. Although successful completion of coursework in
anatomy and physiology is not required for enrollment in BIO 423/523, such
courses (e.g., BIO 230 and 231) are highly recommended as preparation for BIO
423/523.
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recent syllabus for BIO 423/523 Histology
BIO 424/524 Developmental Biology (4 credits)
BIO 424/524 is an introductory course aimed at providing students with a working
knowledge of animal development by concentrating on the presentation of human
embryology. Animal models used in the class, such as the rat and the
chick, are utilized comparatively to illustrate similar processes in humans.
The course is designed primarily for Biology majors who are enrolled in a
pre-health professions program. BIO 424/524 can be used to fulfill the
"Structural Biology Elective" requirement of the Bachelor of Science with a
major in Biology, if the student receives a grade of "C" or better for the
course work. Students anticipating enrollment in BIO 343 Comparative
Anatomy and/or BIO 423/523 Histology are encouraged to complete BIO 424/524
before signing up for either of these classes. Note: BIO 103 General
Zoology and 300 Cell Biology are prerequisite for BIO 424/524.
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most recent syllabus for BIO 424/524 Developmental Biology
BIO 425/525 Medical Entomology (3 credits)
BIO
425/525 is an introduction to the members of the phylum Arthropoda of medical/veterinary importance
and includes study of the major arthropod-borne diseases. The laboratory portion
of this course is intended to assist students in learning how to identify
arthropods of medical/veterinary importance. Students in BIO 425/525
participate in community engagement/service learning that is directed at the
promotion of community-based mosquito control in Cleveland, Mississippi.
Note: BIO 340 Entomology and/or BIO 447 Parasitology are
prerequisites for BIO 425/525.
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syllabus for BIO 425/525 Medical Entomology
BIO 447/547 Parasitology (4 credits)
BIO
447/547 is an introduction to the biology of parasitism through study of the
parasitic protists, helminths, and arthropods and parasitic diseases of humans
and domestic animals. The laboratory portion of the course includes instruction
in the identification of parasites of medical/veterinary importance. Students
will follow the development and outcomes of experimental parasitic infections in
mammals in the laboratory. BIO 447/547 is highly recommended for students in the
pre-health professions.
Note: BIO 300 Cell Biology is a prerequisite for
BIO 447/547. Students who plan on taking BIO 447/547 at DSU should prepare
themselves for this course by completing courses in anatomy and physiology (such
as BIO 230 and 231), histology (such as BIO 423/523), immunology (such as BIO
427/527), and invertebrate zoology (such as BIO 336).
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syllabus for BIO 447/547 Parasitology
BIO 499 Readings in Biology (3 credits)
BIO 499
is an examination the presentation of the biological sciences by nontechnical
and technical written works. Students will be expected to communicate their
thoughts about writings pertaining to the biological sciences in various ways,
such as via classroom discussions and presentations and via written critical
analyses. Students are encouraged to include examples of their writings
completed as part of BIO 499 Readings in Biology in their departmental
portfolios (a departmental requirement for graduation from DSU). Biological
Sciences majors must successfully complete either BIO 499 Readings in Biology or
BIO 440 Evolution and Systematics as part of the core curriculum requirements
for the Bachelor of Science degree.
Note: Senior standing is required for
enrollment in BIO 499 Readings in Biology.
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syllabus for BIO 499 Readings in Biology
General sites:
Yahoo!
Google
News
sites:
CNN Online
The New York Times Online
The Washington Post
Online
NPR (National Public Radio)
General Zoology sites:
World Species List (Scientific
Names)
Histology/Pathology sites:
Histology Course Notes, The
University of Western Australia
LUMEN
Histology notes and images
Ed's Pathology Notes (Human Pathology
Course Notes Online)
The University of Connecticut's Pathweb,
the virtual Pathology Museum
General Medical Science sites:
The National Library of
Medicine/PubMed Search
Medscape (Medical
Information for Healthcare Professionals)
Centers for Disease Control
The Merck Manual
ProMED Mail
Reference sites:
An Online Library of Literature
Online Dictionaries
National Geographic Map
Machine
The Perseus Project
Website (Classical art/archaeology/mythology site)
Government
sites:
U.S. Department of State
National Gallery of Art