Veterinary Medicine Microbiology (VETMI)Veterinary Medicine
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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.
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Classes
VETMI 7030
Course Description
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
VETMI 7120
Course Description
The Seminars in Infection & Immunity Series hosts local, national, and international speakers in the immunology, microbiology, virology, and parasitology sectors to acquaint students with current advances ... view course details
VETMI 7370
Course Description
Intended for advanced undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary students with interests in parasitology research. view course details
VETMI 7401
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7402
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7403
Course Description
In-depth look at mites 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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7404
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VETMI 7405
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
This hybrid course requires both online and in person activity. Students must attend at least one of the scheduled on-campus meetings.
VETMI 7408
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7409
Course Description
In-depth look at bovine 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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7412
Course Description
In-depth look at porcine 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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7416
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Lucio-Forster, A
Lynn, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7418
Course Description
This course will present the principles behind commonly used diagnostic techniques to identify parasitic infections, including:Â fecal and blood examination techniques, culture methods, morphologic ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VETMI 7420
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
VETMI 7422
Course Description
Parasitologic diagnostics  with non morphologic modalities. This course will focus on immunologic and molecular means of parasite identification. view course details
VETMI 7425
Course Description
This course will examine imaging methodology and its usefulness in the diagnosis of and possibly inclusion in the assessment of various modalities for parasite identification and counting. New methods ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7430
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VETMI 7431
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VETMI 7435
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Carlin, E
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7436
Course Description
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. Â Students will identify their ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7440
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7442
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7446
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
2 Credits GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
VETMI 7449
Course Description
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
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Ketzis, J
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
VETMI 7452
Course Description
The material covered in this course will include work from human mummies, and it will also include work on parasites of animal mummies and coprolites. Students will be expected to develop a 30-minute ... view course details
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
1 Credit GradeNoAud(Letter grades only (no audit))
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TBA Online Meeting
- Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
Instructors
Bowman, D
Lucio-Forster, A
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
Instructor Consent Required (Add)
VETMI 7830
Course Description
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