Course Description

BI456 Principles of Parasitology 0.5

Lecture: a thematic approach to the biology of parasitism: evolution, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, ecology and epidemiology. Lab: term-long project will involve dissection of host organisms for parasite recovery, fixation and appropriate preparation (e.g., staining) of material for taxonomic identification.†

Prerequisite or co-requisite: BI316 or BI303*.

3 lecture hours, 3 lab. hours

Official electronic version updated on February 4, 2002

M. Watson, Editor Course Timetable