Bio 448: Evolutionary Medicine
Applying evolutionary principles to strengthen the prevention and treatment of human diseases. Can we cure the common cold? How and why do some emerging diseases become pandemic whereas others remain localized? Topics include management of diseases to decrease transmission rates and virulence, the germ theory of disease, antibiotic resistance, human evolution, the history of medicine, and epidemiology. Diseases such as malaria, influenza, HIV/AIDS, and cholera will be used as examples. In-class discussions and simulations will supplement lecture.
Class Information
Pre-requisite: Bio 121
Co-requisite: Bio 345
These courses are required and will not be waived.
Class materials will be placed on Blackboard.