260.657.01
Vector Biology and Disease Ecology Literature
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Credit(s)
1
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
In-person
Wednesday, 9:00 - 9:50am
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Resources
Prerequisite
General biology or consent of instructor
Reviews and discusses, in depth, historic and current publications in the field of vector biology, vector-borne diseases and disease ecology.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Critically evaluate instructor selected scientific literature in vector biology, vector-borne diseases and disease ecology, beginning with classic papers and ending with contemporary successes
- Assess a wide variety of experimental strategies ranging from field to laboratory studies as they are applied to discover/discuss arthropod- and vertebrate-borne disease transmission
- Discuss required readings in depth during class to evaluate the experimental techniques and critique the conclusions in light of the data and advancement of the field
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 100% Participation