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Parasites,Vectors and Diseases

Course Code:
BIO 381
Course Group(s):
BIOG: Organism Cluster, BIOG: UD Biology Electives, Degree Applicable, DMRS: Analysis and Planning Track, FWSW - Wildlife Concentration: Zoology Elective, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, Written Communication - Integrated
Course Description:
Globally, emergent infectious diseases are of growing concern, and many of these diseases involve animal reservoirs and insect vectors (zoonoses). Evolutionarily, these diseases have played a significant role in shaping human populations. However, the increased incidence and expanding geographic range of these diseases is spurred largely by rapidly growing populations, human mobility, anthropogenic changes to the environment, technology and industry, and changing interactions between humans and other animals. Several global initiatives, such as the One Health Initiative, recognize that human health is inextricably linked with health of animals and the environment. This course will focus on zoonotic diseases of current concern, such as Lyme disease, Zika virus, HIV, yellow fever and malaria, to explore the biology of parasitism, the role of reservoirs and vectors, immunology, disease pathology, and environmental factors affecting transmission and disease spread. Prerequisite: BIO102 Biology II Completes General Education Requirements for: WC-I LAS
Credit:
3
Prerequisites:
Prereq: BIO 102 Lecture (May be taken concurrently) Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00
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