BISC 339 - Seminar.Biology of Parasites

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Wellesley College

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Hughes Parasites hold a fascination for biologists. The life styles of these ubiquitous and sometimes dangerous organisms, perhaps seeming bi-zarre to us, have proven very successful evolutionary adaptations to life on or within their hosts. Parasites belong to many different proto-zoan groups and animal phyla, and many families of plants. We will explore this great diversity of parasite forms and specializations, in-cluding parasite biogeography, life histories and evolution, behavioral alteration of hosts, and host defenses. An important emphasis in our course will be the human health impacts of parasites, methods of parasite control, and prospects for treatment and prevention of parasitic diseases. Participants will present primary literature for discussion, augmented with introductory material for each major topic. Prerequisite: Two units in Biological Sciences at the 200- level or permission of the instructor. Distribution: Natural and Physical Science Semester: Fall Unit: 1.0

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wellesley.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 283-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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