Ecology and Evolution of Host-Parasite Interactions (Z620).--This
course will be a graduate seminar (2 credits) on the basic theory of
host-parasite interactions. It will contain lectures, readings and
discussions on epidemiological models, evolution of parasite
virulence, evolution of sex and mate choice, ecology of immune
defense, and the population and community effects of infection.
Undergraduates are welcome, but need the permission of the
instructor.