Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2019

     

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BIOC 331 001 (CRN: 13185)

BIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Long Title: BIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Rudolf, Volker
Meeting: 11:00AM - 11:50AM MWF (26-AUG-2019 - 6-DEC-2019) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group III
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: EBIO 213
Section Max Enrollment: 99
Section Enrolled: 21
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 99
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 49
Enrollment data as of: 15-OCT-2024 5:52PM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
11-DEC-2019  
9:00AM - 12:00PM W
 
Description: This course gives a broad overview of the biology of infectious diseases using examples from humans, plants, and animals. Topics include diversity of diseases, mechanisms of disease transmission, epidemiology, population regulation, evolution of virulence, disease dynamics in natural communities and disease invasion and conservation biology. Cross-list: EBIO 331.