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Wildlife Ecophysiology and Epidemiology
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:54:02
Abstract
The course will convey basic principles of the physiology and epidemiology of wildlife in the context of disease transmission via animal migration, transport, agricultural practice and food items.Adaptions of native wildlife to the urban and agricultural environment and wildlife management will be illustrated. The course includes excursions and practical demonstrations.
Objective
The aim of the course is to raise the awareness for the transmission of zoonotic diseases between agricultural animals, pets and humans. Furthermore, the pros and cons of different wildlife management strategies should enable the understanding of physiological adaptations of wildlife to human shaped environments. The ability to phrase own questions and to contribute to scientific discussions will be strengthened.
Content
After a general introduction the following lectures will deal with specific topics such as animal migration, agricultural damage and population control, emergence of new diseases, wildlife monitoring and management and physiology of native species. The course includes excursions to a wildlife rehabilitation center and a walk through the woods of Zurich with a wildlife warden. Practical experience will be gained in the autopsy of wild and domestic birds. The dates and locations for the practical session and the excursions are the following: 29.04.2019: Practical course bird autopsy Meeting point at 1:00 pm; Institute for Veterinary Pathology Winterthurerstrasse 270, 8057 Zürich 13.05.19: Excursion to the "Wild animal rehabilitation center Landshut". Meeting point at the rehabilitation center at 1:15 pm ( http://www.wildstation.ch/kontakt.html ) 20.05.2019 Excursion with wildlife warden of the city of Zurich Meeting point SBB station Grünwald at 1 pm
Resources
Lecture Notes
It is expected that students take their own notes during the lectures. If possible, the lecture material and additional information will be available online.
Literature
Scientific literature will be referenced in the lectures.
Learning Materials (Links)
- Additional links
- Red_Fox_Facts
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Wildlife Ecophysiology and Epidemiology
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |