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Evolution of Health and Disease BISC 441 (3)
Application of the principles and theories of evolution and ecology to the study of health and disease, with a particular but not exclusive emphasis on humans. Topics to be covered include the evolutionary ecology of infectious disease, the immune system, cancer, senescence, fetal programming, and the genetic/environmental bases of disease. The course will involve a combination of lectures by the primary faculty member teaching the course, discussions, student research projects (papers, written and revised, and presentations to the class), and specialist guest lectures. Prerequisite: BISC 202 or 204 with a grade of C- or better. Recommended: BISC 300.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bernard Crespi |
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |