PMO 565 Vector Biology and Public Health
This course presents an overview of vector biology as it relates to the epidemiological patterns of arthropod-borne diseases in human populations. Vector species of major arthropod-borne diseases will be selected to illustrate different types of disease transmission and to examine vector potential as influenced by climate and habitat, susceptibility to infection, vector longevity, length of extrinsic incubation, host preferences and the relationships between vector behavior, socio-cultural characteristics of human populations, and disease incidence. The influence of vector biology on the methods and success of control efforts will be emphasized. The course will be presented in a series of lectures, discussions and class projects.
Prerequisite
Concurrence of Course Director