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Program Requirements
Thesis
Required Courses (10 credits)
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PARA 635 Cell Biology and Infection (3 credits)
Overview
Parasitology : Research articles will be the primary source of information. This course will cover new principles in cell biology. In particular, the mechanisms by which gene expression is regulated through signal transduction pathways initiated at the cell surface will be presented.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Rohrbach, Petra; Stevenson, Mary M; Gruenheid, Samantha (Winter)
Prerequisite: students with some background in molecular biology
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PARA 655 Host-Parasite Interactions (3 credits)
Overview
Parasitology : Lectures, tutorials and laboratory demonstrations of the principal factors which affect levels of parasite infection and treatment of infections in humans and animals. The integration and management of the host-parasite relationship in terms of transmission, population dynamics, environmental management, behaviour, immune responses, pathology, and pharmacology to decrease parasitic disease.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Prichard, Roger K; Scott, Marilyn; Geary, Timothy (Fall)
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PARA 700 Thesis Proposal for Ph.D
Overview
Parasitology : Comprises a written document outlining the proposed research objectives.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Beech, Robin N (Fall) Beech, Robin N (Winter)
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PARA 710 Parasitology Ph.D. Seminar 1 (2 credits)
Overview
Parasitology : This first seminar is a review of the scientific literature in the topic area of the thesis research.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Ribeiro, A Paula (Fall) Ribeiro, A Paula (Winter)
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PARA 711 Parasitology Ph.D. Seminar 2 (2 credits)
Overview
Parasitology : A seminar series in which students present seminars covering topics in parasitology in areas relevant to their research interests. Attendance and participation are compulsory.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Ribeiro, A Paula (Fall) Ribeiro, A Paula (Winter)
* Note: In the first year of the doctoral program, the candidates must successfully complete a written thesis proposal and make an oral presentation on their proposed research to fulfil PARA 700, the comprehensive component.
Depending upon the candidate's background, other course work may be required.
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2011-2012 (last updated Aug. 18, 2011) (disclaimer)