PLPPM 4330

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PLPPM 4330
Infectious Disease Ecology and Evolution

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2015-2016.

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.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 20 students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: completion of the Introductory Biology Cluster or equivalent. PLPPM 2950 - Biology of Infectious Disease: From Molecules to Ecosystems recommended but not required.

Outcomes
  • Ask good questions and be able to find the answers to those questions.
  • 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.
  • Compare and contrast the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of human, animals, and plant diseases.
  • Apply sound reasoning skills to identify the logical causes and regulators of disease.
  • Apply ecological and evolutionary concepts to predict how new diseases might emerge.
  • Apply ecological and evolutionary concepts to develop sound management strategies for various diseases.
  • Apply knowledge, skills, and understanding to communicate principles of disease ecology and evolution to others.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3610 PLPPM 4330   LEC 001

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  • Prerequisite: completion of the Introductory Biology Cluster or equivalent. PLPA 2950 - Biology of Infectious Disease: From Molecules to Ecosystems recommended but not required.