Parasitology

Catalog description

(same as VET_TCH 3250 ). Parasitism is considered as a fundamental type of interspecies interaction. Identifying characteristics, life cycle, and resulting disease caused by the common parasites of domestic animals, common laboratory animals, selected wildlife, and humans are described. Special emphasis is given to parasites that can be transmitted from animals to man. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: 8 hours of biology or instructor's consent