LSCI-614 : Prin Infectious Disease/Epidemiology

This course will cover the basic methods for infectious diseases epidemiology. Emphasis will be on definitions, outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, dynamic of transmission, effectiveness of vaccines, and diagnostics across species. The case studies will focus on diarrheal diseases, hepatitis, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, parasitic diseases, and other vector-borne diseases. The course will also cover One Health and the connectivity of human, animal and environment.