Apr 18, 2024  
2019-2020 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  President’s Message
  Abbreviations
  Academic Calendar
  Academic Standing
  Admission
  Auxiliary Services
  Colleges and Programs
  Course Descriptions
  Degree / Graduation Requirements
  Disclaimers
  Enrollment Status
  Expenses and Fees
  Facilities and Centers
  Financial Aid
  Grades and Grading
  Graduate Catalog
  The Honors College
  Majors and Minors
  Official Records
  Officers and Faculty
  Seal of Biliteracy Credit Table
  Student Services and Facilities
  Test Credit Tables
  Transfer Credit
  University Overview
  University Wide Academic Programs
HELP
2019-2020 UMaine Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AVS 477 - Zoonoses and Animal Health

This course focuses on the ecology, evolution and epidemiology of infectious diseases from a One Health perspective that considers wild and domestic animals, public health and ecosystem health.  Core biological principles as well as ecological and social issues will be explored.  The historical and contemporary literature in disease ecology and evolution as it relates to animal health will be reviewed, with an emphasis placed on wildlife and livestock diseases.  Additional topics covered include the factors driving heterogeneity in disease transmission in animal populations, the ecology of disease spillover in wildlife and livestock, host-pathogen evolution, antibiotic resistance, and animal disease management strategies.  AVS 477 and AVS 577 cannot both be taken for credit.

Prerequisites: Senior Standing and AVS 437, BIO 319, SMS 300 or WLE 200

Course Typically Offered: Fall

Credits: 3