Additional module information: Modulbeschreibung der Modulvariante Parasitismus und Symbiose Schließen

The course will introduce parasitic systems and some other symbioses, within the context of evolution, ecology, parasitology and immunology. It will involve delving into the theoretical background related to parasitic organisms, the development of hypotheses and experiments designed to test these hypotheses, and practical experience with host-parasite systems. 

Learning objectives:
After completing the module, the students will have in-depth knowledge of host-parasite co-evolution, virulence evolution, host defences, parasite life histories and how to conduct evolutionary experiments. Schließen