ZOOL321 Parasitology
Updated: 01 November 2006| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||||
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| Online level | Level A - Internet access required | ||||||||
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| Supervised Exam | June | ||||||||
| Pre-requisites | ZOOL 210 | ||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||||
| Restrictions | None | ||||||||
| Notes | off-campus in alternate years (odd); unit will be offered subject to sufficient enrolments | ||||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Hugh Ford (hford@une.edu.au) | ||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit is equivalent to 26 lectures and 39 practical hours. Parasitology acquaints students with the range of parasites encountered in terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments. The course focuses on the biology of parasites of significance to human and animal health, methods of diagnosis and control. Parasite ecology is studied, including adaptations to parasitism, parasite manipulation of host behaviour and the evolution of virulence. Assessment includes a practical report and an essay. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Recommended Material Optional |
Textbook information is only available from 2008 units onwards. | ||||||||
| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |