VETMI 7444 - [Molecular Parasitology]

Spring. Not offered: 2022-2023. Next offered: 2023-2024. 1 credit. Letter grades only (no audit).

Enrollment limited to: MPS students.

T. Fayton.

This course describes the central dogma of biology and its applications to veterinary parasitology, including: the history of molecular biology; PCR; sequencing techniques, uses, and data analysis; use of transcription, translation and other ‘omics’ to elucidate host-parasite interactions and as targets for treatment & control; and immunological concepts and applications.