The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the transmission dynamics of insect-borne viral infections, vector biology, and the environmental and genetic factors influencing these processes.

The course is structured with an integrative approach. Starting from the fundamentals of virology, it introduces entomology and explores the interactions between various insect species and viral pathogens. The vector capacities of mosquitoes, ticks, and other significant arthropods, along with their biological and mechanical transmission characteristics, are examined in detail. The influence of environmental variables (such as climate and geography) on these processes and the role of vectors in zoonotic transmission are also thoroughly discussed. The course is reinforced with contemporary case analyses, entomological surveillance techniques, and vector control strategies, aiming to provide students with both theoretical and practical knowledge. Genetic intervention methods (such as Wolbachia and CRISPR) and their ethical implications are also addressed in class discussions.