AECL 4540: Principles of Wildlife Disease
(Dual-listed with AECL 5540).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: Junior standing and at least 10 credits in biological sciences at the 3000+ level
Ecological and epidemiological aspects of diseases as they relate to wildlife populations. Topics to be covered include: major classes of disease; detection, description, monitoring, and management of disease; characteristics and interactions between disease agents and wildlife hosts; relationships among wildlife, domestic animal, and human health.
(Typically Offered: Spring)