Course Outcomes

• Recall the systematic position, habits, and habitat of Periplaneta americana and studied parasites. Define key terms such as zoonosis, parasitic adaptations, and vector-borne diseases.
• Describe the life cycles, adaptations, and diseases caused by human parasites (e.g., Fasciola hepatica, Ascaris). Summarize the ecological significance and diversity of zooplankton.
• Identify symptoms and propose treatments or control measures for diseases like fascioliasis, ascariasis, and filariasis.
• Compare the functional systems of Periplaneta americana (e.g., digestive, nervous systems). Differentiate the mouthparts of various insects (e.g., cockroach, mosquito) and infer their functional adaptations.
• Evaluate the economic importance of invertebrates (e.g., annelids, arthropods) in human activities.
• Develop strategies for controlling vector-borne diseases (e.g., malaria, dengue) based on vector biology.