Ecological Aspects of Animal Migration and Disease Transmission Risks Study

1. Animal Movements/Disease RiskStudy Techniques and Impacts on Humans Lectures: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:15amSutton Hall, room 312 BIOL 4970-001 Lecture 1 (8/19/2013) Andrea J. Contina

2. andrea.contina@ou.eduOklahoma Biological Survey 111 East Chesapeake St.SC Bldg 134, Norman. Phone: 405-325-7599

3. Course intro and goals

5. Animal Movements Disease Risks

6. The course is divided into 3 parts In the first part of the course we will explore several ecological aspects of animal migration (why migrate, different migration strategies among species, etc.). In the second part of the course we will investigate the study techniques (e.g. how researchers track and study animal movements). In the final part of the course we will address more specific questions on disease transmission among domestic animal, wildlife, and human populations.

7. The course is divided into 3 parts In the first part of the course we will explore several ecological aspects of animal migration (why migrate, different migration strategies among species, etc.). In the second part of the course we will investigate the study techniques (e.g. how researchers track and study animal movements). In the final part of the course we will address more specific questions on disease transmission among domestic animal, wildlife, and human populations.

8. The course is divided into 3 parts In the first part of the course we will explore several ecological aspects of animal migration (why migrate, different migration strategies among species, etc.). In the second part of the course we will investigate the study techniques (e.g. how researchers track and study animal movements). In the final part of the course we will address more specific questions on disease transmission among domestic animal, wildlife, and human populations.

9. Here you’ll not learn How to cure a disease… How to diagnose or prevent a disease… How to isolate a new virus… Also, this course does not include laboratory work

10. Course Main Goals 1. Understanding the ecology of animal migration and learning cutting edge techniques to study global scale animal movements (birds in particular). 2. Developing familiarity with disease transmission risksamong wildlife and human populations through lectures and class discussions of scientific articles.

11. Key terms and definitions • Animal Movement is a potent force in disease emergence and spread • Our knowledge of movement is limited at best!

17. Keep in mind that… Different tracking devices provide different information (e.g. map resolution, data format, batteries, etc.)

18. By the end of the semester you should be familiar… Ecological aspects of Animal Movements 2. Cutting-edge tracking techniques

19. A global perspective is required!!

20. Map of global connectivity

21. Key terms and definitions • Social, economic, political, climatic, technologic and environmental factors shape disease patterns and influence emergence • Understanding and responding to disease emergence requires a global perspective, conceptually and geographically

23. Diseases - Summary Avian Influenza (bird flu) Hendra virus Lyme Disease Monkeypox Salmonellosis West Nile virus Malaria

24. Class Summary… Ecology of Migration/Movements 2. Study Techniques 3. Disease transmission/Disease Ecology

25. How to be a successful student inthis class…

26. Read the Syllabus…(often)

27. Syllabus

31. Semester grades will be based on the following scale: A = 900-1000 pointsB = 800-899 points C = 700-799 points D = 600-699 points F = 0-599 points

32. Syllabus

35. Lectures and Study Material will be posted on D2L regularly

36. Please check D2L frequently and please check your OU e-mail box even more frequently…This is how we will communicate!!