This course covers topics of parasitology with emphasis on parasite diversity, evolutionary biology of parasitism, eco-immunology and biodiversity, and the future of parasitology. Specific vertebrate host immunity strategies against protozoan and helminth parasites, vector immunity, parasite evasion strategies, and pathology and disease associated with parasitic infections will also be covered. Lectures will be followed by active discussions of selected readings pertaining to current research in the subject area. Prerequisite: ZOOL 352 or MMI 426 or consent of Department. Credit cannot be obtained for both ZOOL 452 and ZOOL 552.

Discussion of selected topics in animal developmental biology from a molecular and cellular perspective. Evaluation of the primary literature and communication skills are emphasized. Discussions are the same as for ZOOL 402, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit may be obtained more than once. Offered in alternate years.

Discussion of selected topics in cardiac, gut, renal, respiratory, temperature, and metabolic physiology. Evaluation of the primary literature and communication skills are emphasized. Discussions are the same as for ZOOL 441, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit may be obtained more than once. Offered in alternate years.

Discussion of selected topics in endocrinology, immunology, and neurobiology from molecular, cellular, and whole-animal perspectives. Evaluation of the primary literature and communication skills are emphasized. Discussions are the same as for ZOOL 442, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit may be obtained more than once. Offered in alternate years.

Invertebrate evolution and adaptations including topics on feeding and nutrition, motility, reproduction and development, and sensory systems. Emphasis will be on material from the primary literature. Laboratory exercises will involve advanced training in techniques of microscopy. Lectures and labs are the same as for ZOOL 350, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit can only be obtained for one of ZOOL 350, 450 or 550. Offered in alternate years.

Experimental approaches to the study of parasitism, including topics on epidemiology, ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, pathology, and immunology of host-parasite relationships. Reading assignments emphasize experimental approaches to study eukaryotic host-parasite relationships. Lectures are the same as for ZOOL 452, but with additional assignments and evaluation appropriate to graduate studies. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Credit cannot be obtained for both ZOOL 452 and 552.

Une introduction des parasites protozoaires, helminthes et arthropodes affectant les animaux; principes d'adaptations hôtes-parasites, d'épidémiologie, d'écologie, de défenses des hôtes et immunologie et contrôle des infections parasitaires. Les séminaires mettront en évidence la diversité des parasites dans les groupes importants. Préalable(s): un cours de niveau 200 en biologie (ZOOL 250 ou IMIN ou IMINE 200 recommandés). Note: Ce cours n'est pas accessible aux étudiants ayant ou postulant des crédits pour ZOOL 352.