Mosquito Surveillance and Management Strategies

This course focuses on the practical aspects of surveying, monitoring, and managing mosquito populations. It is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and skills to implement effective mosquito surveillance programs and apply a range of management strategies aimed at reducing nuisance mosquitoes and preventing mosquito-borne diseases.

Speaker:
Dr. Dina Fonseca

COURSE SCHEDULE:
Virtual Course Opens: November 10, 2025 at 12:01 am EST
Virtual Course Closes: December 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST
Self-Paced Assignments: 2-3 hours each week
Live Zoom Q & A Sessions with Instructors: 1 hour each week (choose 9:00 – 10:00 am or 6:00 – 7:00 pm on Thursdays)

COURSE FORMAT:
Each week, asynchronous course materials will be made available on Monday at 9:00 AM. These materials will include four to eight presentations, each lasting 10 to 15 minutes, followed by multiple-choice quizzes. Participants will review the presentations at their own pace and complete the quizzes.

Additionally, a one-hour synchronous instructor-led Zoom session will be held each week to discuss the material and address any questions or challenges. Two options for the live session will be offered: Thursday morning (9:00 – 10:00 am) or Thursday evening (6:00 – 7:00 pm). Participants must register for one of these sessions no later than 6:00 pm on Wednesday of each week.

At the end of the course, participants will be evaluated with a final exam during the Week 6 Thursday (cameras must remain on).