Impact of parasitism on animal behaviour and sociality. Consequences of social network structure for disease transmission. Implications for natural ecosystems, conservation, and wildlife management. Evolution of parasites and transmission modes.
This paper provides a critical overview of some selected areas of research at the cutting edge in ecological, evolutionary and applied parasitology.
| Paper title | Disease Ecology |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ZOOL415 |
| Subject | Zoology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,409.28 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Eligibility
Suitable for graduates in Zoology or Ecology.
A solid background in general parasitology is not necessary.- Contact
- zoology@otago.ac.nz
- Teaching staff
- Professor Robert Poulin
- Paper Structure
- Topics currently fall under three main themes, forming three teaching modules:
- Impact of parasitism on ecosystems
- Parasite evolution
- Parasitism and host behaviour
- Teaching Arrangements
- Weekly roundtable discussions based on compulsory reading material and student-led presentations.
- Textbooks
- Textbooks are not required for this paper.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- Students who successfully complete the paper will demonstrate in-depth understanding of key issues and current areas of research in ecological, evolutionary and applied parasitology.
