Instead, stages in the lives of parasites are considered with reference to their success as parasites. Segment two also ends with a discussion of mathematical modeling techniques for host-endoparasite relationships and their application to the study of parasite ecology. Eight to ten seminars are held each semester presented by invited speakers from local as well as national institutions. Graduate students may take the seminar series for credit at least once during their first 2 years of study. Students are evaluated on their active participation in the entire program.
All students are strongly encouraged to attend all seminars throughout their graduate programs.
Active participation by our students provides a means for student interaction throughout their training. Each graduate student in Parasitology is required to do a research rotation in at least two different laboratories. These rotations generally begin during the spring semester of the first year and continue into the fall semester of the second year. Each rotation is for minimum of 15 weeks. After completion of laboratory rotations, students select a laboratory in which they will conduct their thesis research.