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ZOO 312 — The Biology of Tropical Parasites

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

explain the biology of tropical parasites within the major parasitic phyla from protozoan to nematodes, including arthropod vectors
describe both external and internal features of body modification and adaptation to a parasitic mode of life; and
demonstrate practical experience in skills relevant to the study of parasites

Course contents

Classification, adaptation, morphology, anatomy, life cycle of parasitic protozoans, platyhelminths, nematodes, and parasitic arthropods; drawing particular attention to various adaptations to the parasitic mode of life exhibited by selected members of the group.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study ZOO 312.

ZOO 312 — The Biology of Tropical Parasites

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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