BIOL 40500 - Parasites and Vectors of Disease LA NS

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

General survey of parasitism throughout the animal kingdom, with special attention to parasites important to human and veterinary medicine. Topics include: systematics, morphology, and life cycles of parasites; coevolution of hosts and their parasites; the use of parasites and parasitoids as biological control agents of pest species; and the influence of parasites on population biology and community structure of host species. Lecture: Three hours. Laboratory: Three hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 12100 and BIOL 12200 or BIOL 11900 and BIOL 12000, one other course in biology at level 2 or above; BIOL 30100 (may be taken concurrently). 4 credits. (F,E)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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