Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Disease Ecology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Zoology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,627.83 |
| 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
Dr Stephanie Godfrey
- 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.
Overview
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.
About this paper
| Paper title | Disease Ecology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Zoology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 2 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| 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
- 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.