Arthropods & Human Health (BIOL3009)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2013
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Integrative Biology, Molec & Microbial Sci School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class contact
3 Lecture hours, 3 Practical or Laboratory hours
Course coordinator
Dr Sassan Asgari
Assessment methods
Practical project; mid & end semester examinations
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2013 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Many insects & arachnids either directly cause medical problems or vector pathogens. Integrates vector biology, principles of monitoring & control, epidemiology, & microbial ecology. Provides a foundation for understanding how resistance, changes in global climate, habitat modifications & expanding populations affect arthropod-borne diseases.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2012 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2011 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2010 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2009 | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
