BIO 195-01 - Introductory Special Topic: New and Emerging Infectious Diseases

4 credits (Spring)

Half of the 108 billion humans who have ever lived, half have died of mosquito-vectored diseases.Indeed, throughout human history and prehistory, infectious diseases have determined the fates of cultures and of nations more than any army or political thrall ever could. This course will examine the fundamental pathogenesis, etiology and epidemiology of infectious diseases, human, plant and animal. It will also examine the geopolitical and social changes those diseases have wrought on human demography, history, economy and destiny. Field excursions will be conducted in Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and the Bronx. These excursions will occur over spring break and summer 2022.

Open to first-year students only. First-year students interested in this course will need to complete an application in addition to doing the normal registration process. The application materials are available on GrinnellShare (Academics>Centers>Center for International Studies>Global Learning Program). Students selected to participate in the Global Learning Program will be required to pay a $400 participation fee (most other required travel expenses will be covered). This fee will be added to the student tuition bill and will be due by the first day of classes. If payment of this fee causes you financial concern, please contact Megan Jones in the Financial Aid Office to discuss loan options to cover this additional cost of attendance.

Prerequisite: TUT-100 and application. Open to first-year students only.
Instructor: Hinsa, Campbell