Offered in alternate years. Parasitology is the study of organisms that live on or within other organisms and the relationship of these organisms to their hosts. This course deals with the common parasites that infect man and other animals. Offered in alternate years. This course deals with the evolution and anatomy of the organ systems of vertebrates.
Lectures survey the comparative anatomy of the vertebrate classes.
Laboratory Dissections include the Lamprey, Shark, Mud Puppy, and Cat in detail. Lecture three hours per week, laboratory three hours per week. Offered in alternate years. Reference is made to organ embryogenesis to support the understanding of organ form and function. Tissue preparation for histological examination is demonstrated.