MLT 202 - Parasitology/Body Fluids

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Protozoans and helminthes that infect or infest humans will be studied, including the organism’s life cycle, morphology and transmission. Host response and pathology will also be covered. Practical classes on recognition of parasites in stool samples, blood, tissues and free living states are required. Special emphasis is placed upon those aspects of the life cycle that are useful for clinical diagnosis. Body fluids including amniotic, synovial, cerebrospinal and semen will also be studied.
Notes: Course may be repeated one time.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MLT 101 with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in MLT 106