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