BIOMI 4310

Medical Parasitology

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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

Prerequisites one of the following courses: BIOEE 1610, BIOEE 1780, BIOEE 1180, BIOEE 2640, BIOEE 2740, BIOMI 2900, EAS 1700, or one semester college or majors-level biology, or equivalent course.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2023FA, 2022FA, 2021FA

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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