Introduces students to disease ecology theory, with emphasis placed on the ecological processes that govern parasite transmission. Topics include parasite diversity, evolution, and taxonomy, distribution, ecology, and physiological effects of parasites on human and wildlife hosts, and parasites as players in food webs.

Registration restrictions: AFS, MARBIO majors only period 1, Juniors, Seniors only Period 1

Major requirements: Ecology and ecosystems elective, Other marine biology elective, Lab elective, 400-level elective

Minor requirements: SAFS elective