BIOL1211 - 01 - Emerging Infectious Diseases

(NS) Natural Science (SI) Scientific Inquiry (SJ) Social Justice

Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) is designed primarily for nonscience majors who are interested in understanding the impact of globalization on the spread of infectious diseases. This course should be of particular interest to students majoring in International Studies and related fields. Cholera, Covid-19, influenza, Lyme disease, ebola, polio, smallpox, malaria, MRSA and tuberculosis continue to attract news headlines. EIDs will cover the impact of globalization on the spread of infectious diseases, the biological mechanisms of EIDs, the ecology of disease agents and vectors, agencies involved in fighting the spread of diseases, bioterrorism in the past, present and future, and the socioeconomic impact of EIDs. Lectures, debates, book discussions, case studies, films, and projects will be integral parts of this course. Three hours lecture.