BIOL 188 - Medical and Veterinary Parasitology

Institution:

Drew University

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Description:

Parasites cause many diseases in humans, farm animals and pets. Some of them, such as malaria, are among the world's most deadly diseases, and are of enormous social and economic as well as medical significance. This course examines the biology of protozoan, worm and arthropod pathogens. It places emphasis on the diseases they cause and on the scientific challenges involved in their control. Students participate in class discussion ofselected parasites, and also report individually on a variety of parasitological topics. Counts toward the organismal sub area requirement for the biology major. Prerequisite: BIOL 9. Offered spring semester.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.drew.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 408-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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