Veterinary Medicine Microbiology (VETMI)Veterinary Medicine

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.

VETMI 6111

This course comprises two parts. The lecture section will cover viral, bacterial and parasitic agents important for public health, as well as infectious disease epidemiology, surveillance, and infectious ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17162 VETMI 6111   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Havas, K

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 21705 VETMI 6111   LEC 003

    • MW
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Havas, K

      Whittaker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

  • 17381 VETMI 6111   DIS 201

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Havas, K

      Whittaker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Online

  • 21707 VETMI 6111   DIS 202

    • F
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Havas, K

      Whittaker, G

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

VETMI 7030

This course is designed to support the comprehensive success of PhD students in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Preference given to those in the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD) ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 17383 VETMI 7030   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person Transition to Online
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 21397 VETMI 7030   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7070

Designed primarily for graduate students with a background in pathogenic microbiology and immunology. May be elected by veterinary students who are properly prepared. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17138 VETMI 7070   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

VETMI 7120

Invited speakers in immunology and infection biology to acquaint students with current advances in the field.   For seminar schedule and speaker list, see the web site via the links ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 17139 VETMI 7120   SEM 101

    • F Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Fowell, D

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    Typically held in BTI Auditorium

VETMI 7230

Discussion group in which students present research papers from the contemporary scientific literature encompassing immunology and infectious diseases. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 17140 VETMI 7230   SEM 101

    • W Online Meeting
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Fowell, D

      Schang, L

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7370

Intended for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary students with interests in parasitology research. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 17141 VETMI 7370   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Bowman, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

VETMI 7401

In-depth look at Apicomplexa of major importance in domestic animals. Emphasis on parasites common in North America and Europe. Presents details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, disease, and preventative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 20133 VETMI 7401   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7402

In-depth look at excavates of major importance in domestic animals. Emphasis on parasites common in North America and Europe. Details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, disease, and preventative and curative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17182 VETMI 7402   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    This hybrid course requires both online and in person activity. Students must attend the scheduled on-campus meeting.
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 20774 VETMI 7402   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This hybrid course requires both online and in person activity. Students must attend the scheduled on-campus meeting.

VETMI 7404

In-depth look at soft and hard ticks of major importance in domestic animals. Emphasis on species common in North America and Europe. Details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, disease, and preventative ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17168 VETMI 7404   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This hybrid course requires both online and in person activity. Students must attend at least one of the scheduled on-campus meetings.

VETMI 7405

In-depth look at fleas and lice of major importance in domestic animals common in North America and Europe. Details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, pathology, host immunity, clinical presentation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17388 VETMI 7405   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This hybrid course requires both online and in person activity. Students must attend at least one of the scheduled on-campus meetings.

VETMI 7408

In-depth look at canine endoparasites of major importance in North America and Europe. Details of taxonomy, biology, epidemiology, pathology, host immunity, clinical presentation, and preventative and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 20132 VETMI 7408   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7416

This course will familiarize students with the fundamental principles, history, and scope of pharmacology and, provide a basic understanding of major definitions and terms used in pharmacology. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17173 VETMI 7416   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7418

This course will present the principles behind commonly used diagnostic techniques to identify parasitic infections, including:  fecal and blood examination techniques, culture methods, morphologic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17169 VETMI 7418   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7420

Identification and differentiation of common protistan, helminth and acarid parasites and artifacts and pseudoparasites found in the feces, urine, blood, and skin scrapings of domestic animals. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 13834 VETMI 7420   LAB 401

    • R
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Bowman, D

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Zoom link will be provided in Canvas to join weekly laboratory instruction.

VETMI 7430

In-depth look at the history of twelve major pharmacologic agents that have changed the world and some of which are still a critical part of today's pharmacopoeia.  The histories are telling and engaging ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17170 VETMI 7430   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online
    This hybrid course requires both online and in person activity. Students must attend at least one of the scheduled on-campus meetings.

VETMI 7431

Discussions on the principles of vaccine design, the history of vaccine use in veterinary medicine, and the regulatory approval process with focus on specific products developed for coccidia in poultry, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17171 VETMI 7431   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7435

An overview of the government's role in animal health since its formalization 1862 with the establishment of the USDA, then the FDA, the CDC, EPA and Customs and Border Protection. Some agencies interact ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17174 VETMI 7435   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7436

In this course students will develop a topic for their literature-review dealing directly with a subject in veterinary parasitology and will be assigned a faculty mentor.  Students will identify their ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 17184 VETMI 7436   SEM 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7440

Introduction to the arthropod, protist, and helminth parasites of domestic animals with an emphasis on the biology, diseases induced, and their control. Objective is to have a basic understanding of the ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17181 VETMI 7440   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7442

Many are aware of smallpox eradication while unaware of parasite eradication programs: Guinea worm, the eradication of Texas tick fever, Dourine, and screwworm from North America, lymphatic filariasis ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 20134 VETMI 7442   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7446

Critical evaluation and integration of the research literature is a critical tool of the modern parasitologist. This course will provide students with the ability to read, understand, evaluate and integrate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17390 VETMI 7446   SEM 001

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Bowman, D

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Synchronous
    Final presentations in fall 2020 will be conducted via Zoom to a live audience of MPS faculty.

VETMI 7449

Through critically reviewing peer reviewed parasitology literature, course participants will gain skills in assessing study design and interpretation of results. Written critiques and annotations of literature ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 19448 VETMI 7449   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Online

VETMI 7720

This course involves hands-on work in fish disease research and the latest diagnostic tools.  Identification of parasites, fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens by classical and molecular techniques will ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 17142 VETMI 7720   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Getchell, R

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

VETMI 7830

Seminar series designed to acquaint students with current research in the field of parasitology. The range of topics is determined, in part, by the interests of those participating and may include such ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 17143 VETMI 7830   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Sep 2 - Dec 16, 2020
    • Bowman, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 20772 VETMI 7830   SEM 102

  • Instruction Mode: Online