VM 86600 - Pathogenic Bacteria, Viruses, Mayhew, Darwin, And Mendel

Credit Hours: 1.00. Students will study the golden age of pathogenic bacteriology from the 1860s to the end of the nineteenth century; the discovery of viruses; the development of immunological products; intractable vector-borne hemoprotozoal parasitic diseases; horse-doctoring in the nineteenth century; care of animals used in transport, war and sport; and will conclude with Darwin’s natural selection and Mendel’s fractional inheritance. Particular attention will be paid to works that help demonstrate man’s fascination with animals and their well-being. This course is appropriate for students with no previous study of history or art history. Typically offered Fall Spring.

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VM 86600 - Pathogenic Bacteria, Viruses, Mayhew, Darwin, And Mendel