BA292 Introduction to evolutional ecology of parasites

Faculty of Science
Spring 2000
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
prof. RNDr. Milan Gelnar, CSc.
Guaranteed by
prof. RNDr. Milan Gelnar, CSc.
Department of Botany and Zoology – Biology Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: prof. RNDr. Milan Gelnar, CSc.
Prerequisites (in Czech)
B8150 Evol. biol. && B6340 Animal ecology && B6330 Parasitology
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Syllabus
  • Basic principles of evolutionary ecology, origin of parasitism, complex life cycles, parasite specialisation, host specificity, co-evolution of parasites and hosts, evolution of parasite life strategies, phenotypic plasticity and adaptation, parasite body size and fecundity, strategy of colonisation and transmission, virulence, host manipulation, aggegation and distibution of parasites, parasite population, epidemiological models, regulation, competition, parasite niche, infracommunity versus component community, biogeographical and evolutionary aspects, case studies.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught once in two years.
Information on the per-term frequency of the course: Kurz otevřen lichých letech.
The course is taught: every week.
General note: Volitelné pro diplomanty a doktorandy z parazitologie.
Information on course enrolment limitations: Minimálně tři studenti
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