Microbiology 590S - Parasitology
Spring
2013
01
3.00
Yasu Morita;Shannon Compton
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
14156
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of both classical and modern parasitology, concentrating on protozoan and worm parasites of major medical/veterinary importance. Topics covered will include basic principles of parasitology, life cycles, epidemiology, host-parasite interactions, drug treatments and vector control programs, along with information on the basic biology, biochemistry and genetics of selected parasites.
Prerequisites: BIOCHEM 285, MICROBIO 310.
PreReq:MICRBIO310/BICHM275/285