BIOL 3322

Parasitology

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

The course emphasizes the parasite-host relationships, evolution of the parasites and adaptations to the host, modifications of physiology, structure and life cycle for a parasitic existence. Since the most extensive research pertains to parasites of man, the emphasis is on human parasites.

Sections

Lecture
Lab, pick one

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2026 syllabus by Tatiana Rossolimo. Open the PDF

Grading

20%Lab notebookDue Dec 1
15%Parasite presentation7–10 minutes
10%Lab attendance
30%Midterms (2)15% each
25%Final examComprehensive

Textbook

  • Foundations of Parasitology, G. D. Schmidt and L. S. Roberts (optional)

Course rules

Missed work
Complete a Student Declaration of Absence before the due or test date.
Missed final
Notify the professor a week in advance or provide a valid reason; makeup is an oral exam.
Missed midterm
Makeup format and timing are at the instructor’s discretion.
Late work
Notebook and presentation lose 10% of the total grade per day and receive zero after five days.
Lab quizzes
Late completion loses 10% of the total grade per day and receives zero after seven days.

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