Biological control of using neuropeptides and toxin genes in insect viruses. A field course conducted over spring break and four weekends at Bodega Bay, emphasizing student projects. Ecological hypothesis testing , data gathering, analysis and written and oral presentation of results. Offered in alternate years. An analysis of several anthropod-borne human diseases with emphasis on the relationships of the biology of the vector to the ecology of the disease.
Discussion includes demonstration of vectors and techniques.
Offered in alternate years. Discussions of parasitology, ecology and epidemiology related to vectors of pathogens causing disease in humans and animals. May be repeated for credit. Critical examination of areas of current interest to insect physiology and biochemistry. May be repeated for credit.