BIOMS 4310

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BIOMS 4310
Medical Parasitology

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Systematic study of arthropod, protozoan, and helminth parasites of public health importance, with emphasis on epidemiologic, clinical, and zoonotic aspects of these parasitisms.


Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2023FA, 2022FA

Learning Outcomes

  • Categorize parasites of medical importance by recognizing key morphologic characteristics (useful for identification) of basic parasite groups.
  • Describe, using appropriate terminology, the life cycle of parasites of medical importance and how it related to approaches in treatment and prevention of disease.
  • Delineate classical clinical signs (or importance) associated with parasites of humans in relation to the parasite's biology.
  • Choose appropriate measures for treatment and control of parasitic infections Predict likely parasitic differentials by considering host signalment, exposures (history), and clinical signs.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIOMI 4310

  • 2 Credits Graded

  •  5419 BIOMS 4310   LEC 001

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    • Jan 25 - Mar 22, 2027

    • Wu, T

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    • Mar 23 - Mar 25, 2027

    • Wu, T

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    • Mar 26 - Apr 28, 2027

    • Wu, T

    • R
    • Apr 29, 2027

    • Wu, T

    • TR
    • Apr 30 - May 5, 2027

    • Wu, T

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    • May 6, 2027

    • Wu, T

    • TR
    • May 7 - May 11, 2027

    • Wu, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person