Human Parasitology.

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide students an overview of human parasites and their diseases. Topics include morphology, taxonomy, diagnosis, treatment, modes of transmission, and control of the major parasitic organisms in humans. A large portion of the above is learned by knowing the life cycles of the parasites in question and, thus, how to break the chain of infection. Parasitology is an interdisciplinary course that encompasses the fields of pathology, immunology, ecology, entomology, epidemiology, and systematics. Therefore, you won't only learn about parasites but also gain valuable knowledge of related disciplines. Prerequisites: Successful completion of two semesters of biology or approval by instructor. It is recommended to have at least one other more specialized biology course such as General Microbiology ( BIOL 311 ), Cell and Molecular Biology ( BIOL 402 ) or Immunology ( BIOL 425 ).