VETMI 7420

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 15, 2026 7:07PM EDT

VETMI 7420
Parasite Identification Methods

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course focuses on the identification and differentiation of common protozoan, helminth and arthropod parasites found in the environment or on/in the body (i.e. in feces, urine, blood, and skin scrapings) of domestic hosts using morphological characteristics. Students will be exposed to some common diagnostic methods that use morphology for identification. Artifacts and pseudoparasites that may be found in samples will be briefly considered. One week of this course will be in person on campus. This course is intended for students enrolled in the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Veterinary Parasitology.


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

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 1.5 Credits GradeNoAud

  • 17131 VETMI 7420   LEC 001

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    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: Distance Learning-Asynchronous

  •  1490 VETMI 7420   LAB 401

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    • MTWRFS
    • Apr 12 - Apr 17, 2027

    • Lucio-Forster, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person