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701-0330-00L 3 Credits BSC D-USYS
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Evolutionary Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

Evolutive Epidemiologie von Infektionskrankheiten

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Jacob Koella
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:36:54

Abstract

The evolutionary epidemiology of infectious diseases merges the ideas of evolutionary ecology and epidemiology to understand better the transmission and control of parasites and infectious diseases. The course introduces the theoretical and empirical basis of its key topics. While using malaria as an example to link these topics, it will also discuss other parasites of humans, animals and plants.

Objective

- Students obtain an overview of key topics of evolutionary epidemiology - Students understand simple epidemiological and evolutionary models - Students recognise how the epidemiology of parasites is influenced by evolutionary processes - Students can use evolutionary ideas to understand the success (or lack of it) of methods of control against infectious diseases

Content

1. Übersicht von Parasiten mit Bedeutung für unsere Gesundheit oder die Erhaltung der Biodiversität 2. Manipulation des Verhaltens durch Parasiten 3. Evolution der Virulenz 4. Evolution der Resistenz gegen Parasiteninfektion, und Koevolution von Parasiten und Wirten 5. Grundlagen der theoretischen Epidemiologie 6. Evolution und die Kontrolle von Infektionskrankeiten 7. Parasiten in Ökosystemen 8. Evolutive Entstehung von Infektionskrankeiten

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 60 minutes
Aids
None

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Evolutive Epidemiologie von Infektionskrankheiten
  • Mon 14:15-16:00 (HG E 22)
2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Environmental Sciences Bachelor
    • Specialization in an Environmental System
      • Environmental Biology (The following courses are highly recommended as preparation for the Specialization in Environmental Biology: 227-0399-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers I (Autumn semester) 551-0448-00L Zoologie (Spring semester) 701-0360-00L Systematische Biologie: Pflanzen (Spring semester) 227-0398-10L Physiology and Anatomy for Biomedical Engineers II (Spring semester) These courses should be successfully completed during the second year.)