Comparative study of protozoa and helminthic parasitic organisms, and their role in diseases. Includes 2 hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: BIOL 1301/BIOL 1101 (or BIOL 1401) or BIOL 1302/BIOL 1102 (or BIOL 1402). (*updated* 11/27/2017; effective Spring 2018)