BIOL 4901EZ - Parasitology

4 hours

Prerequisites: BIOL 1108 with a grade of “C-” or better.
This course will provide students with a detailed understanding of parasites that are of medical importance to humans throughout the world. Morphology, life cycles, epidemiology and the effect of these parasites on human physiology will be emphasized along with an understanding of the world-wide impact of host-parasite relationships. The laboratory component will provide a hands-on approach to the identification and structural detail of representative parasitic organisms, as well as observations of healthy and infected tissues. This course meets twice a week with lecture and lab combined for a total of 4 credit hours.

Fees: $50.00