Parasitology III

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
ANIM 3012
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Course ID
205179
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Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Animal and Vet Sci
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ryan O'Handley
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will cover the scientific discipline of parasitology and the relationship between parasites and disease at the tissue and animal level in various animal hosts and body systems. The course will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required in parasitology, including the diagnosis, control and treatment of common parasite diseases, including zoonosis.

Course learning outcomes

  • Integrate knowledge and the terminology, basic principles and application of parasitology
  • Demonstrate competency in the core components of diagnostic parasitology
  • Demonstrate competency in practical laboratory skills
  • Utilise knowledge in the application of parasite control and treatment methodologies

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Roseworthy Campus

Class number
Class number 53652
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G36
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 1:10pm - 4pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G36
Class number
Class number 53653
Section
Section PR01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G22
12 Oct - 2 Nov Monday 9:10am - 12pm Roseworthy Campus Williams Building, G22

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed VETS3004 Veterinary Parasitology OR must not have completed ANIMLSC3515RW Parasitology III at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

N/A

Assessment

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology