Description
A number of outbreaks in emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) such as Ebola, Lyme disease, malaria, and cholera can be tied to ways that humans interact with the environment. Many of these diseases have animal reservoirs or vectors whose habitats have been destroyed or changed, leading to an increase in the presence of these diseases. This course will cover the biological mechanisms of a diversity of diseases, the ecology of disease agents and vectors, the impact of globalization on the spread of EIDs, and the relationship between the spread of EIDs and the environment. Lectures, debates, book discussions, media clips, and projects will be integral parts of this course.