Classes - Bio 362
Required textbook: Foundations of Parasitology
(FOP), 7th Ed. Roberts & Janovy (Bookstore rental)
Optional textbook: Parasite Rex by Carl Zimmer
(Amazon.com, Borders, etc…)
Required lab manual: Animal Parasitology Lecture-Laboratory
Manual (APLLM) by Taft & Huspeni (Available from Bio.
Department)
The purchase of a dissecting kit from the bookstore is also highly
recommended.
Course objective
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the amazing
and diverse world of animal parasites. We will examine topics ranging
from life cycles, morphology, adaptations to parasitism, ecology, physiology,
pathological effects, taxonomic classifications and historical impacts
of animal parasites. Students
will be exposed (pun intended) not only to parasites of medical and
veterinary importance, but also parasites that demonstrate important
ecological, physiological and life history principles.
Course requirements
This course consists of two 50-minute lectures and two 120-minute labs per
week. You will be required to take three lecture exams, three lab practical
exams, and you will also make a parasite collection (details in
lab manual).
Grading
Points
for this course will be assigned as follows:
Three lecture exams (75 points each) = 225 points
Three lab practicals (60
points each) = 180 points
Parasite
collection (60 points) = 60
points
One
cumulative final exam (135 points) =
135 points
Total =
600 points
Final grades will be assigned based on the following minimum cutoff
percentages:
A = ≥93% B- =
79.9% D+ =
67%
A- = 89.9% C+ =
77% D =
63%
B+ = 87% C =
73% F =
55%
B = 83% C- =
69.9%
Attendance
Attendance for lecture and lab is mandatory, and past experience has
shown there is usually a strong positive correlation between the amount
of time a student spends in class and her/his final grade. We
will frequently use living material, and scheduling make-up opportunities
for missed classes is exceedingly difficult. Make-up exams will
be provided only in the case of serious illness (requiring a physician's
note), or the death of a relative. However, absences relating
to a student's
religious beliefs will be accommodated according to UWS 22.03, providing
the student notifies the instructor within the first three weeks of the
beginning of class regarding the specific dates she/he will be absent.
Academic integrity
Any misrepresentation of your work, including plagiarism, false data
collection, or cheating on exams will result in a zero (0) being recorded
for that activity. Please see me if you have any questions regarding
this policy.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities are welcome and encouraged in this class. Students
with disabilities should contact the Office of Disability Service during
the first two weeks of the semester if they wish to request specific accommodations.
Study Aids
the primary handouts for lectures are provided in the Lecture Supplement at the back of the Animal Parasitology Lecture-Laboratory Manual (APLLM) byt Taft and Huspeni. Additional handouts may also be provided during particular lectures. Lecture PowerPoint presentations (in a condensed PDF format) will be made available to registered students through E-Reserve. These may be accessed at http://ereserve.uwsp.edu or through the Electronic Reserves link on the UWSP Library homepage. Please note that lectures are only guaranteed to appear on E-Reserve after each lecture is given, and students must recognize the content of these files cannot replace regualr class attendance. Open Lab Time
there are other classes tht share CNR 460 with us. (see the room schedule posted outside the door). However, I will attempt to leave the lab door open (or unlocked) during all other available hours. Students should plan dissections and slide preparation activites accordingly during open blocks of room time. Generally, prepared slides will be available for student review during all open lab times. I will require time to set up your practical exams, andI will inform you of lab closing times prior to each lab practical. Animal Parasitology
Bio 362 Fall 2005 Schedule
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