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Apr 03, 2026
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BIOL 447 - Zoonoses & Emerging Infectious Diseases
Units: 3
BIOL447 focuses on the understanding of the ecological and evolutionary complexity inherent to host-pathogen interactions. It introduces students to pathogen diversity, core concepts in disease ecology, host-pathogen coevolution and interactions, and the importance of pathogens in health, conservation and management.
Prerequisites: BIOL 140B
Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 320
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe the diversity of parasites and pathogens across different zoonotic and emerging disease systems;
- Explain the foundational principles of disease ecology - the importance of hosts, pathogens, and the environment in disease dynamics;
- Evaluate the anthropological and ecological drivers of zoonotic infectious disease emergence and re-emergence;
- Explain the interplay among evolution and ecology of infectious diseases;
- Determine how large-scale patterns in pathogen diversity and abundance can influence conservation and management of emerging diseases;
- Communicate key concepts in zoonoses and emerging infectious diseases effectively to various audiences, including the general public, scientists, and policymakers;
- Examine primary literature in disease ecology and evolution.
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