/ A lecture, laboratory, and discussion course on the scientific study of disease ecology with an emphasis on the One Health initiative. This course will focus on ecological and evolutionary processes that drive the transmission of pathogens between hosts; the impact of disease on host populations; and what causes the emergence of an infectious disease. Content will incorporate concepts from a wide range of subjects (e.g. microbiology, genetics, virology, ecology, animal behavior… etc.) to examine both wildlife and human diseases such as Zika, Ebola, influenza, malaria, white nose syndrome, Lyme disease, HIV, chytrid fungus, chronic wasting disease, and many others. Prerequisites: BIOL 120 and BIOL 121; BIOL 244 preferred. J-term.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
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