Course Description

This course is an introduction to the major groups of the Phylum Arthropoda that directly or indirectly impact the health of humans, companion animals, and/or livestock as arthropod vectors of disease. Topics include: the general life- cycles of arthropods and parasites, basic/unique clinical signs and symptoms of disease, tentative disease epidemiology, and common/unique approaches to control/prevent arthropod-borne diseases. Recent advances in the field of arthropod-borne pathogen/parasite research will be infused within course material and case studies will be included. 

Learner Outcomes

• Describe the basic and/or unique lifecycles of the major insect-based and arachnid-based arthropods that impact the health of humans, companion animals, and livestock
• Explain the basic and/or unique biology of arthropod vector-vertebrate host-pathogen/parasite relationships
• Outline the transmission cycles/basic ecology of major arthropod-borne diseases
• Recognize the general signs, symptoms, and epidemiology of major arthropod-borne diseases
• Identify some of the approaches and applications to control/prevent vector-borne diseases

Microcredential(s)

This course may apply toward the Biomedical Sciences Endeavor digital badge.

Textbook Information

A textbook is required or recommended for this course.

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