Veterinary Medicine Microbiology (VETMI)Veterinary Medicine

Showing 33 results.

Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024.

Last Updated

  • Schedule of Classes - September 10, 2024 10:17AM EDT
  • Course Catalog - September 10, 2024 9:19AM EDT
Global toggle of class tabs

Links for textbooks and Cornell Store open in new tab.

VETMI 5000
Independent Study in Immunology

This course will allow students to gain an in-depth knowledge of basic immunology through independent study under the guidance of faculty on individual topics. view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11068 VETMI 5000   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • August, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 6200
Research Fellowship in Microbiology and Immunology

Offered by individual faculty members in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology for DVM students undertaking research in Research Fellowship. view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11032 VETMI 6200   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11062 VETMI 7030   LEC 001

    • R
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • August, A

  • Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 7070
Advanced Work in Bacteriology, Virology, and Immunology

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11033 VETMI 7070   RSC 701

    • W
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • August, A

      Ragin, M

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research
    Enrollment priority given to HHMI-CURT and IMSD Scholars. For all other students, please email Melanie Ragin (MJR382@cornell.edu) to ask for permission to enroll. Class offered for 1 credit S/SU Spring 2021.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11034 VETMI 7120   SEM 101

  •  
    • F
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Fowell, D

VETMI 7370
Advanced Work in Animal Parasitology

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  • 11035 VETMI 7370   RSC 701

    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11052 VETMI 7401   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • 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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11070 VETMI 7402   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • 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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11053 VETMI 7403   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • 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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11069 VETMI 7404   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11072 VETMI 7405   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7406
Biting Flies and Myiasis

In-depth look at dipterans 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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11099 VETMI 7406   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11054 VETMI 7407   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7408
Internal Parasites of Dogs

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11071 VETMI 7408   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7409
Internal Parasites of Cattle

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 19004 VETMI 7409   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7410
Internal Parasites of Sheep

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits Graded

  • 11067 VETMI 7410   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Ketzis, J

      Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7412
Internal Parasites of Pigs

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11100 VETMI 7412   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7417
Organisms as Lab Models

Laboratory animals have their own parasites and are used as hosts of parasites of other animals that are adapted for biological study.  They are critical as models for human and animal disease and are ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  • 11056 VETMI 7417   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7423
Cases with Specimens Laboratory- Large Animal

Cases from all major large animal hosts will have the students work through a series each laboratory from presentation, samples, diagnostic testing, and suggestion of treatment, therapy, and follow up.  ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 18981 VETMI 7423   LAB 401

  •  
    • TWRFSSu
    • Mar 19 - Mar 24, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

VETMI 7424
Cases with Specimens Laboratory- Small Animal

Cases from all major small animal hosts will have the students work through a series each laboratory from presentation, samples, diagnostic testing, and suggestion of treatment, therapy, and follow up.  ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 18982 VETMI 7424   LAB 401

  •  
    • MWRFSSu
    • Mar 13 - Mar 18, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

VETMI 7425
Imaging of Parasites in Vivo

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11058 VETMI 7425   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7428
Early Drug Discovery

The course will describe the system by which molecules move up the system to actually become a product and the myriad pitfalls that can end a products development early in the process and very late in ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11057 VETMI 7428   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Epe, C

      Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7429
Antiparasitic Drugs

In-depth look at drugs for prevention and control of parasitic infections/infestations of domestic animals with emphasis on products commercially available in North America and Europe, including: discovery ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 19007 VETMI 7429   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

      Lynn, R

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11073 VETMI 7430   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7433
Statistics for Efficacy Studies

Introduction to statistics as it relates to both experimental and observations studies will allow students to be able to interpret statistics and understand the need for statistical testing in study design.  ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11055 VETMI 7433   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

      Mohammed, H

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7434
Regulatory Approval

Introduction to the concepts, considerations and processes involved in acquisition of FDA, EPA, and USDA approvals and registrations for parasiticides:  responsibilities of study directors and monitors, ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11051 VETMI 7434   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Ketzis, J

      Lucio-Forster, A

  • 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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11059 VETMI 7436   SEM 101

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Ketzis, J

      Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous
    Enrollment limited to MPS-Veterinary Parasitology students.

VETMI 7439
Parasites of People

A Survey of the parasites of people: protist, helminth, and arthropod. Covers their biology, transmission, and importance in human medicine. Includes the common parasites of people in the developed and ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11050 VETMI 7439   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7441
Wildlife Parasitology

Parasites of wildlife, mainly of more studied hosts. Emphasis on morphology, biology, diversity, and effects on host and environment. Examples of parasites of invertebrates, fish, amphibia, reptiles, birds, ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11074 VETMI 7441   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7442
Parasite Eradication Programs

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11075 VETMI 7442   LEC 001

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11061 VETMI 7446   SEM 101

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid-Online and In Person
    Enrollment limited to: MPS-Veterinary Parasitology students iEnrollment limited to MPS-Veterinary Parasitology students in their final semester. Student's are required to give their Capstone presentations in person during the final exam period.n their final semester. Student's are required to give their Capstone presentations in person during the final exam period.

VETMI 7452
Paleoparasitology

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 18980 VETMI 7452   SEM 101

  •  
    • TBA Online Meeting
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7830
Seminars in Parasitology

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

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 11037 VETMI 7830   SEM 101

  •  
    • TBA
    • Jan 22 - May 7, 2024

    • Staff