Parasites and Disease
Biology · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall Or Winter, Every Year
BIOL-3702 prerequisites
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Description
This course provides a synopsis of the major taxa of parasites that inhabit tissues and organs of metazoan animals and a detailed consideration of the biology of organisms that reside within other organisms as parasites. Some of the course deals with clinical manifestations and treatment of endo-parasitic infections as well as the use of knowledge about life cycles for the design of effective programs of control and intervention. The synopsis of major taxa is structured to emphasize diversity of endo-parasitic organisms and to demonstrate their importance as limiting, biological factors for their hosts.
Requisite courses
BIOL-2115 or permission of the instructor [prerequisite(s)].
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.