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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2024-2025 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

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VETMI 7030
Biomedical Sciences: Foundations of the PhD

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

  •  8840 VETMI 7030   LEC 001

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    • August, A

      Ragin, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VETMI 7120
Seminars in Infection and Immunity

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  8811 VETMI 7120   SEM 101

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    • Chang, P

      Fowell, D

      VanderVen, B

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VETMI 7401
Apicomplexa

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

  •  8848 VETMI 7401   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7402
Excavata

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

  •  8838 VETMI 7402   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7403
Mites

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 10999 VETMI 7403   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7404
Ticks

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

  • 19001 VETMI 7404   LEC 001

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    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7405
Fleas and Lice

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

  •  8841 VETMI 7405   LEC 001

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  • 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 7407
Internal Parasites of Cats

In-depth look at feline 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. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 18837 VETMI 7407   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 7416
Introductory Pharmacology

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

  •  8834 VETMI 7416   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7418
Parasitologic Diagnostic Methods Video Lab

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

  •  8831 VETMI 7418   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 7420
Parasite Identification Laboratory

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

  •  8809 VETMI 7420   LAB 401

    • MTWRFS
    • Dec 2 - Dec 7, 2024

    • Bowman, D

      Lucio-Forster, A

    • MS
    • Dec 2 - Dec 7, 2024

    • Bowman, D

      Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 7422
Non-Morphologic Parasite Identification Laboratory

Parasitologic diagnostics  with non morphologic modalities.  This course will focus on immunologic and molecular means of parasite identification. view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  8808 VETMI 7422   LAB 401

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    • MTWRF
    • Sep 16 - Sep 21, 2024

    • Bowman, D

      Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VETMI 7430
Drug Discovery-The Big 12

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

  •  8832 VETMI 7430   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

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VETMI 7431
Antiparasitic Vaccines

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

  •  8833 VETMI 7431   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 7435
Federal Government's Role in Animal Health

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

  •  8835 VETMI 7435   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7436
Capstone Project I

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

  •  8839 VETMI 7436   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7440
Parasites of Domestic Animals

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

  •  8837 VETMI 7440   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7443
Advanced Parasite Identification Laboratory

This lab will focus on the morphologic identification of specimens from invertebrate and vertebrate hosts. Students will identify provided specimens of arthropods, protists, and helminths- some of which ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 18838 VETMI 7443   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 7446
Capstone Project II

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 GradeNoAud

  •  8842 VETMI 7446   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person

VETMI 7449
Scientific Writing and Critical Review of Literature

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

  •  8846 VETMI 7449   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous