BIOL 545 - Wildlife Diseases

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Description:

This course examines the ecological, physiological, and behavioral roles of diseases that affect wildlife populations. Particular emphasis is given to diseases caused by biological organisms, but diseases caused by abiotic factors are also addressed. Topics include surveillance, diagnosis, prevention, population regulation factors, and potential treatments. The course is heavily dependent on the primary literature and includes discussion on methodologies used in the study of diseases affecting wildlife.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2020 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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