CBIO 4500/6500

Medical Parasitology
Credit Hours:
3

Parasites are responsible for classical tropical diseases and emerging opportunistic infections in the United States. We will discuss the biology of parasites, their vectors and hosts, and the diseases they cause, emphasizing modern molecular concepts. The class will also cover epidemiology, control, prevention, and treatment of important parasitic diseases.

 

Prerequisites:
Undergraduate: BIOL 1108-1108L
Semester Offered:
Spring