VETN 209B - Parasitology

Credits: 1

Description
Familiarize the student with the most commonly encountered internal and external parasites of domestic animals. Impart basic knowledge of parasitic life cycles and explore the intricacies of the host parasite relationship. Detail major diagnostic procedures necessary to identify important parasites. Describe the diseases, public health significance and economic consequences of parasitic infection and infestation.

Student Learning Outcomes

Integrate basic parasite terminology into veterinary medical terminology.
Explain the parasite/host relationship.
Characterize and compare the most commonly encountered parasite life cycles.
Explain routine diagnostic procedures necessary to diagnose infections/infestations encountered in veterinary clinical practice.

Prerequisite: VETN 203B and Admission to the Veterinary Nursing Program