Parasitology

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This course will introduce students to invertebrate and fungal parasites: their complex life cycles, pathogenesis and roles in ecosystems. Human behaviors that affect parasitic epidemiology will be critically examined in a rigorous, evolutionary context. Topics include schistosomiasis biology and irrigation projects, aquaculture parasites, and fishery maintenance, fungal parasites of social insects and pharmacology of anti-malarial drugs. Prerequisites: BIOL160 and BIOL161 and BIOL162 and BIOL163 Course Attributes: Gender & Diversity Studies, MHH - Upper Division Elective, Peace & Justice Studies Minor College of Arts & Sciences Biology