| Title: | Biology of Tropical Disease |
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| Course Section Number: | BIO-371G-01 |
| Department: | Biology |
| Description: | The Molecular Biology of Tropical Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms of Pathogenesis and Treatment This course offers a biomolecular exploration of selected tropical diseases such as Dengue, chikungunya, malaria, and Zika. Students will delve into the biochemistry and molecular biology underlying these diseases, examining mechanisms of infection, transmission, treatments, and genetic factors influencing susceptibility and severity. This course will highlight Peru's abundant natural resources, including traditional medicinal plants, and will emphasize the role of integrative medicine in treatment. Complementing this scientific foundation, the course will engage students with the rich cultural and socioeconomic diversity of Peru. Through a unique immersion experience, students will investigate how cultural beliefs and economic conditions impact disease transmission and treatment in the coastal, mountain, and jungle regions of Peru. Students will also engage with Peruvian communities, gaining insights from indigenous healers, scientists, and healthcare professionals, and reflect on the ethical considerations of using traditional knowledge in scientific research. This course aims to foster a molecular understanding of several tropical diseases and the many factors influencing health outcomes, preparing students for careers in global health and research. This course counts toward the Biology, Biochemistry, and Chemistry majors, and Biology, Chemistry, and Global Health minors. Register for this under the BIO number if you want it to count towards BIO. Register for this under the CHE number if you want it to count towards CHE.Register for this under the GHL number if you want it to count towards GHL. |
| Credits: | 1.00 |
| Start Date: | January 18, 2027 |
| End Date: | May 8, 2027 |
| Meeting Information: |
01/18/2027-05/07/2027 Lecture Monday, Wednesday, Friday 08:00AM - 08:50AM, Room to be Announced
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| Faculty: | Sorensen-Kamakian, Erika | Novak, Wally |
| Requisite Courses: | BIO-212 |
Course Status & Cross-Listings
| Cross-list Group Capacity: | 12 |
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| Cross-list Group Student Count: | 0 |
| Calculated Course Status: | OPEN |
| Section Name/Title | Status | Dept. | Capacity |
Enrolled/ Available/ Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BIO-371G-01
(primary)
Biology of Tropical Disease |
OPEN | Biology | 12 | 0 / 12 / 0 |
|
CHE-461G-01
(cross-listing)
Biology of Tropical Disease |
OPEN | Chemistry | 12 | 0 / 12 / 0 |
|
GHL-310G-01
(cross-listing)
Biology of Tropical Disease |
OPEN | Global Health | 12 | 0 / 12 / 0 |