FYS486
Wildlife Diseases: The Nature of Parasitism
Biology
BC
Subject code
FYS
Course Number
486
Department(s)
Instructor(s)
D. Dearborn
Course Long Title
Wildlife Diseases: The Nature of Parasitism
Description
How and why do wild animals get sick? What threats do infectious diseases pose for wildlife? Are those pathogens dangerous to humans? This course introduces students to the dynamics of wildlife diseases, with roots in ecology, evolution, public health, and the changing relationships between humans and nature.
Modes of Inquiry
Analysis and Critique [AC], Scientific Reasoning [SR]
Writing Credit
W1
GEC This Course Belongs To
-
Class Restriction
Exclude Sophomores, Exclude Juniors, Exclude Seniors