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BIOL-372 Introduction to Parasites

BIOL-372 Introduction to Parasites
Fall only
Faculty:
  • Singer, Steven
    • Parasitic diseases include some of the most common and deadly infections in the world. This course will introduce students to the major parasitic diseases of man. We will emphasize the interesting and unique life styles of parasitic organisms, transmission of these diseases, development of chemotherapeutics and vaccines to treat them, and their impact on global health. Diseases covered include malaria, giardiasis, sleeping sickness, schistosomiasis and ascariasis.
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Genetics
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