Parasitology

Topics

• parasitic representatives. The basic concepts of parasitism
• perspective of both the parasite and the host
• Laboratories
• The purpose of the laboratory is to learn the methods involved in assessing host-parasite
• interactions. These include: learning the morphology and identity of representatives of some
• of the major parasitic phyla
• necropsy procedures
• identification of parasites
• an investigation into the interactions between parasites and hosts
• collection, preservation, processing and identification of any parasites you collect. The class
• associated with parasitism as well as for testing relevant hypotheses. Either of these can be
• modified based on the availability of hosts appropriate for the exercise
• choice for each. More details
• iClicker
• me with insight regarding your understanding of various concepts and principles as the course
• proceeds. Scoring is 1 point for answering the question and 1 point for providing a correct
• number of available points. For example, if there are 100 total points, your score
• calculated out of 80. If you answer every question, and get them all wrong, then you would still