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  • Schedule of Classes - January 5, 2026 3:59PM EST

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 11060 VETMI 5000   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • 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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-12 Credits Sat/Unsat

  • 11059 VETMI 6200   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

VETMI 7120
Seminars in Infection and Immunity

The Seminars in Infection and 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

  • 11058 VETMI 7120   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VETMI 7420
Parasite Identification Methods

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. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11061 VETMI 7420   LAB 401

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    • MTWRFS
    • Apr 6 - Apr 10, 2026

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VETMI 7421
Applied Parasite Identification and Diagnosis

Students will perform necropsies for parasite recovery and identification as per FDA trial purposes. Domestic and wild animal species will be utilized for the purpose of presenting methods for the examination ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11062 VETMI 7421   LAB 401

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    • MTWRFS
    • Apr 13 - Apr 18, 2026

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

VETMI 7423
Clinical Parasitology Cases: Production Animals

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11064 VETMI 7423   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7424
Clinical Parasitology Cases: Companion and Laboratory Animals

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11065 VETMI 7424   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7433
Statistics for Surveillance, Diagnostic Test Development and 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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11063 VETMI 7433   LEC 001

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    • Online Meeting
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Ketzis, J

      Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7434
Product Development, Regulations and Approval Process

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11066 VETMI 7434   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7436
Capstone Project I: Exploring the Literature

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. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11067 VETMI 7436   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Professional Studies (MPS) Veterinary Parasitology students.

VETMI 7441
Parasitism in Wildlife and Zoo Animals

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

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11068 VETMI 7441   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7446
Capstone Project II: Systematic Literature Review

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.  Choose one seminar and one presentation.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11069 VETMI 7446   SEM 101

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

    Enrollment limited to: Master of Professional Studies (MPS) Veterinary Parasitology students.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

  • 11070 VETMI 7446   PRS 801

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    • MTWRF
    • May 11 - May 15, 2026

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Students must select one in-person presentation day with the department coordinator.

VETMI 7449
Scholarly Writing and Critical Review of Scientific 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. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11071 VETMI 7449   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7454
Parasitology Seminar

This seminar series provides students an opportunity to learn about and apply previously learned parasitology knowledge to new hosts and parasites. All students will participate in the seminars for three ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 11072 VETMI 7454   SEM 101

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7455
Parasitology Identification and Diagnostics: Skills Assessment

This course assesses the student’s ability to put their knowledge and understanding of parasitology laboratory methods and parasite identification into practice. Students will demonstrate their knowledge ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  • 11073 VETMI 7455   LAB 401

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7458
Drug Discovery and Vaccines: The Process and Parasiticides

This course is intended to introduce students to foundational principles in the discovery of drugs and vaccines for parasite control, including historic examples. The complexity and resource intensiveness ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 2 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11074 VETMI 7458   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7459
Clinical and Applied Parasitology: Dogs and Cats

In-depth look at canine and feline parasites of major veterinary medical importance or of special interest (relative to zoonosis, etc.). Emphasis on parasites common in North America and Europe, with some ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11075 VETMI 7459   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

VETMI 7460
Clinical and Applied Parasitology: Cattle and Sheep

In-depth look at cattle and sheep parasites of major veterinary importance or of special interest (relative to zoonosis). Emphasis on parasites common in North America and Europe. Presents details of biology, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 11076 VETMI 7460   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous