This course is a comparative survey of the primary parasites of human and veterinary importance with an emphasis on morphology, life cycles, epidemiology, pathogenesis and the interface between the parasite and the host immune system. Students will develop a global perspective of the burden of parasitic diseases and will analyze current literature in molecular parasitology topics.
Prerequisites
BIOL 111
BIOL 112
or permission of instructor
Overview
| Program | Credits | Semester Offered |
Biological Sciences | 3 | Spring odd years |