BIO 395 Disease Ecology

Course focuses on disease dynamics and host-pathogen interactions in complex natural environments. We will investigate the ecological phenomena that drive the transmission of pathogens among hosts, the impact of disease on host populations, and investigate what impacts the emergence of an infectious disease. We will explore wildlife and human diseases (e.g. White nose syndrome, influenza, malaria, Ebola, HIV, Chytridiomycosis). A discussion section will present the historical and current primary literature allowing us to explore disease epidemics more indepth. Students will develop critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills through discussion and student-led presentation-based learning.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Biology lower-core curriculum.

Distribution

(NS) (Category III, PP)

Offered

fall semester