BIO 439 — Parasitology

Semester hours: 4 (3R, 3L)   Offered: II    Instructor: Shea

A survey of protozoan, helminth, and arthropod parasites with emphasis on their morphology, taxonomy, life histories, and host/parasite relationships. Includes parasites of medical and ecological importance.

Prerequisites: P: Any 300 or higher level BIO course; Mathematical Reasoning course; Ethics course

Satisfies: Lab requirement, Organismal Biology requirement or Population/Ecology/Evolution requirement