BIOL 4115:Parasitology

3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 1108 and BIOL 1108L
This course examines the biology of parasites of major medical/veterinary importance. Students will learn how parasites are transmitted to their host(s) and the pathologies that are generated from host-parasite interactions. Students will also examine the epidemiology of parasitic infection, as well as the methods for suppressing parasites in host populations.