Molecular Parasitology

3 credits

Explores the cell biology of protozoan parasites including Giardia, Entamoeba, Toxoplasma, Trypanosomes, and Plasmodium. These parasites have been under immense selective pressure and as a result have evolved fascinating means for transmission and evasion of the immune system. Prerequisite: a minimum grade of 2.0 in BIOL 355.