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701-1471-00L 3 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-BIOL , D-HEST
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Ecological Parasitology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jukka Jokela, Prof. Dr. Christoph Vorburger, Dr. Frida Feijen
A minimum of 6 students is required that the course will take place.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:15:56

Abstract

Course focuses on the ecology and evolution of macroparasites and their hosts. Through lectures and practical work, students learn about diversity and natural history of parasites, adaptations of parasites, ecology of host-parasite interactions, applied parasitology, and human macroparasites in the modern world.

Objective

1. Identify common macroparasites in invertebrates. 2. Understand ecological and evolutionary processes in host-parasite interactions. 3. Conduct parasitological research

Content

Lectures: 1. Diversity and natural history of parasites (i.e. systematic groups and life-cycles). 2. Adaptations of parasites (e.g. evolution of life-cycles, host manipulation). 3. Ecology of host-parasite interactions (e.g. parasite communities, effects of environmental changes). 4. Ecology and evolution of parasitoids and their applications in biocontrol 5. Human macroparasites (schistosomiasis, malaria). Practical exercises: 1. Examination of parasites in molluscs (identification and examination of host exploitation strategies). 2. Examination of parasites in amphipods (identification and examination of effects on hosts). 3. Examination of parasitoids of aphids.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None
One fourth of the grade is based on the quality of the compulsory poster prepared using the data from the practicals

Registration & Places

Max Places
20

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Ecological Parasitology
The lecture takes place irregularly.
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (CHN G 46)
14 h semesterly
practical/laboratory course Ecological Parasitology
Blockkurs, EAWAG Dübendorf Zeit: 08:15 - 12:00
  • 03.10 Date 08:00-12:00 (EAW A G)
  • 17.10 Date 08:00-12:00 (EAW A G)
  • 07.11 Date 08:00-12:00 (EAW A G)
12 h semesterly

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