MEFB 506 (02) - Marine Parasitology and Disease

Marine Parasitology

Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Marine,Estuarine,Freshwater
Credits: 4.0
Term: Summer 2023 - Shoals Summer Session (05/22/2023 - 08/21/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   10  
CRN: 70797
Special Fees: $7,911.00
This course will focus on one of the most diverse and fascinating groups of marine organisms: parasites. The course will explore marine parasites and pathogens at multiple levels, including: (1) the evolutionary perspective with an emphasis on coevolutionary relationships; (2) parasitic diseases and life cycles (from simple to complex); (3) taxonomic and phylogenetic understanding of parasite and host groups (with a focus on metazoan parasites and hosts); (4) ecological implications of parasitism in marine systems at the population, community, and ecosystem levels; and (5) the effects of human induced global change on parasitism in marine communities. Prereq: Biol 411, BIOL 412. Special Fee. (Summers only at Shoals Marine Lab.)
Campuses not allowed in section: CPS Online
Only listed majors in section: GRAD/NONDEGREE, UNDG/NONDEGREE
Instructors: David Buck

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
7/31/2023 8/14/2023 Hours Arranged SHOALS LAB