MSCI 559 - Parasitology

Fall, odd years (3) Shields

Recommended:Invertebrate Zoology or comparable course. This course covers the biology and ecology of protozoan, helminth and crustacean parasites. Focus is on parasites of medical and veterinary importance. Emphasis is placed on life cycles, pathology, control methods and ecological impacts of parasitic infections. Three lecture and three laboratory hours. Cross-listed with (Bio 404 and BIOL 504)