Course Code: VET302
Course Title: Veterinary Entomology
Weekly Teaching Hour: (2,1)
Course Description : In this course, classification, biology, epidemiology and control of insects and other arthropods associated with livestock and poultry production and companion animals; impact of insect and insect –borne diseases on public health; basic tendency of integrated pest management; survey, collection and taxonomy of medically important arthropods in laboratory sessions are covered;
Recommended Textbook(s) and Supplementary Books:
- Veterinary Entomology: Livestock and Companion Animals by Williams,2010
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Medical and Veterinary Entomology by Mullen and Durden, 2nd.Ed.2009
Course Assessment:
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Class Participation 10%,
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Mid-term Examination 30%,
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Assignments 10%,
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Final Examination 50%,
Attendance 95%compulsory.