BIOL 6505 - Advanced Parasitology 4 s.h.

This course is intended for graduate students who have not taken an undergraduate-level parasitology course. This course will focus on the biology, life cycles, and identification of protozoan and metazoan parasites of humans and other animals. Emphasis will be placed on groups of particular medical and/or economic importance, and on species parasitizing wildlife locally. Students will learn to identify locally collected parasites and gain an understanding of current research in the field. Field trip(s) included. A-E Only. Offered odd fall semesters.
Prerequisite(s): GrS.