3.00 Credits
Introduction to 1) how interactions among species, ecosystems, human systems, and abiotic components of the environment affect patterns and processes of disease, 2) considerations for coevolution of hosts and pathogens, conservation biology, models used to understand disease dynamics, and approaches to manage and control disease in animals, plants, and humans. Dual/Cross List: PATB/ENR 4240/5240. Prerequisites: LIFE 2022 or 2023 and STAT 2050 or 2070.