Covers the identification and investigation of wildlife diseases, primarily in North America. The course will focus on mammalian, avian, amphibian, reptilian, and some aquatic wildlife, as well as the principles of disease investigation. Attention will be given to the following categories: etiology/causative agents, signs, animal hosts, geographic region, seasonality, means of transmission, pathology, human health/zoonotic risk, economic impacts, prevention, control, and effects of the disease on the population of the species involved. This course will present these topics in a manner appropriate for students from multiple disciplines. Occasionally, it will use experts in wildlife disease and management to provide students with opportunities to interact with veterinarians, biologists, and researchers in zoo and wildlife disease management.