The ecology and evolution of disease in human,, plant, and animal systems. Topics will include, causes of disease emergence, host-pathogen, interactions and co-evolution, interactions, between disease and community diversity, and, anthropogenic effects on disease, among others. We, will use case studies, mathematical theory, and, examples from the primary literature to understand, the causes and consequences of host-pathogen, interactions for populations, communities, and, ecosystems. Intended for biology, biochemistry and, molecular biology, and environmental studies, majors.
- Teacher: Margaret Metz