Parasitology

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This course will introduce students to classical and current parasitology. Students will discuss basic principles of parasitology, parasite life cycles, host-parasite interaction, therapeutic and control programs, epidemiology, and ecological and societal considerations. The course will explore diverse classes of parasitic organisms with emphasis on protozoan and helminthic diseases and the parasites' molecular biology. Group discussion and selected reading will facilitate further integrative learning and appreciation for parasite biology. This course counts as an elective in the cell/molecular biology subject area for the Biology B.A. and B.S. degrees. Offered as BIOL 342 and BIOL 442 . Prereq: (Undergraduate Student and BIOL 214 , BIOL 215 , BIOL 216 and BIOL 326 ) or Requisites Not Met permission.