BIO 398 - Ecology of Infectious Diseases

This course is designed to introduce you to infectious diseases, the parasites that cause them and how the interactions between parasites, hosts and their environment contributes to disease persistence and spread. We will narrow our focus on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) with an emphasis on parasite ecology, reproduction, genetics and evolution. This course will heavily emphasize collaborative group work such as the design and development of strategies for mitigating disease outbreaks along with critical analysis of published scientific research. Taken together this course is designed to give you an appreciation for infectious disease research and its interdisciplinary nature.

Prerequisites
At least one 200-level Biology course.

Credits 4

Notes
From time to time, departments design a new course to be offered either on a one-time basis or an experimental basis before deciding whether to make it a regular part of the curriculum.

Area
Natural Science

Division
Natural Science

Compass Attributes
Natural Science