Infectious Diseases of Wildlife. 3 credits

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During this course, infectious diseases of wildlife will be examined with emphasis on causes and mechanisms, pathobiology, ecology and epidemiology and population significance. We will explore methods of diagnosis, control, prevention and outbreak investigation as they apply to management and conservation of wildlife populations. Also, diseases crossing species barriers will be examined. Note: Course will co-meet with BIOL 560 / EVPP 560 . Graduate students In this course will be graded according to a different rubric than the undergraduate stlldents. Offered by Environmental Science & Policy . Limited to three attempts. Equivalent to BIOL 460 .