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This course will give you the opportunity to explore why some individuals behave differently from others within the same species, and how insights on behaviours can improve the implementation of conservation plans.
Academics working at the cutting edge of behavioural research will report on the state-of-art in their field. Directed learning activities will encourage further exploration of core topics through discussion of research papers and construction of computer-based models to illustrate concepts.
You will also be introduced to the process of research planning through a continuous assessment where you will produce a grant proposal for research at the intersection of behavioural ecology and conservation.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Topics covered include sexual conflict, parental care, animal cooperation, personality traits, optimality and game theory, and ecological and evolutionary aspects of mate choice. Lectures will be supplemented by case studies in key topics, student-centred learning, discussion groups and debates based on current journal articles. Practical components of the course are (i) the use of computer-based modelling to gain a better understanding of theoretical concepts in behavioural ecology; and (ii) development of a grant proposal focusing on the application of behavioural ecology in conservation.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments. Groups will also be given generic feedback. Students who are identified as having difficulty in successfully completing the coursework assessment tasks will be invited to meet members of the course team to identify difficulties and discuss solutions. |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 15 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 5 | |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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There are no assessments for this course.
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| Conceptual | Understand | Understanding of the role of behavioural ecology in other biological disciplines and systems such as population and evolutionary ecology |
| Procedural | Apply | Enhanced skills in written communication through the writing of a grant proposal. |
| Procedural | Apply | Enhanced skills in oral communication through the discussion of papers and oral presentation of a grant proposal |
| Procedural | Apply | Understanding of the importance of behavioural ecology in applied situations, such as population management and conservation |
| Procedural | Analyse | Enhanced skills in data manipulation, analysis, and modelling through computer based practical sessions |
| Procedural | Understand | Understanding of research methodology within the field of behavioural ecology, with respect to both theoretical and practical aspects |
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