PLPPM 4330 - [Infectious Disease Ecology and Evolution]

(OPHLS-AG)

Spring. Next offered 2017-2018 (offered alternate years). 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: completion of the Introductory Biology Cluster or equivalent. PLPPM 2950 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to: 20 students.

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This course will examine the ecological and evolutionary processes that drive the emergence, transmission, and spread of diverse human, plant, and animal diseases. This is a discussion-based course that relies on a mix of primary and secondary research literature to explore fundamental concepts in disease ecology and evolution.

Outcome 1: Ask good questions and be able to find the answers to those questions.

Outcome 2: Identify and analyze the ecological and evolutionary processes that influence the dynamics of infectious diseases of humans, animals, and plants at different temporal and spatial scales.

Outcome 3: Compare and contrast the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of human, animals, and plant diseases.

Outcome 4: Apply sound reasoning skills to identify the logical causes and regulators of disease.

Outcome 5: Apply ecological and evolutionary concepts to predict how new diseases might emerge.

Outcome 6: Apply ecological and evolutionary concepts to develop sound management strategies for various diseases.

Outcome 7: Apply knowledge, skills, and understanding to communicate principles of disease ecology and evolution to others.