BIOL525

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BIOL525

Evolution and Ecology of Infectious Disease BIOL525 FA

Next Offered in 9899 FA

This is an advanced course in the evolution and ecology of the bacteria and viruses that cause disease in humans and other hosts. We will discuss recent research in the following areas: evolution of virulence; the role of disease in directing human evolution; the roles of evolution in determining the development of AIDS within an HIV-infected host; the role of genetic exchange in promoting adaptation in pathogens; the role of plasmids in promoting antibiotic resistance and virulence; forces promoting genetic cohesion among closely related populations of bacteria or viruses. The course will be partly lecture and partly discussion of recent journal articles.

MAJOR READINGS

Recent journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Oral presentations of recent articles; one paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GR Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: BIOL207 and BIOL349

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

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