BIOL.4945 Host-Pathogen Interactions
Id: 041857
Credits: 3-3
Description
This transdisciplinary course will examine the interface between pathogens and their hosts at multiple levels. We will begin with molecular and cellular interactions between host and pathogen species and will expand to include ecological patterns, behavioral biology, and host-pathogen co-evolution. Following an introduction to infectious disease, microbiology, and immunology, we will critically read and evaluate scientific literature. The objectives of Host-Pathogen Interactions are to gain a comprehensive and practical understanding of host-pathogen dynamics, pattern of disease ecology, and host-pathogen co-evolution. Students will learn to critically read and evaluate scientific literature, interpret data, and design experiments.
Prerequisites
BIOL.2220 Principals of Cell and Molecular Biology.
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