Prerequisites: BCH 110C or BIOL 107A
Description: Covers molecular biology and genomics of human dis- ease vectors, predominantly insects. Analyzes molec- ular aspects of immunity, blood digestion, reproduc- tion, and other systems specific to arthropod vectors. Explores recent advances in vector-pathogen interac- tions and their potentials for control. Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grading is not available. Cross-listed with BCH 111. Raikhel