VTHT 2321 - Veterinary Parasitology

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 2 Lab: 4
Study of parasites common to domestic animals including zoonotic diseases. This course will include the study of both ectoparasites and endoparasites with discussions on control measures of public health importance and the pharmaceuticals appropriate for the parasite’s elimination.
Prerequisite: VTHT 1109, VTHT 1413, and VTHT 2209 and Departmental approval
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify internal and external parasites including those of public health significance. 2 - Relate parasite life cycles to their prevention and control.