- Course Code
- ZO 3510
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Mrs C Dennis
Pre-requisites
BI 1005 or other students may be admitted on to the course at the discretion of the course coordinator.
Co-requisites
None
Overview
This course introduces the biological basis for animal behaviour, considering how behaviour contributes to survival, the proximate mechanisms of behaviours, behavioural development and evolution. Examples of topics covered include: the genetic basis of behaviour, motivation and cognition, maturation and learning, individual decisions, social behaviour, predator/prey interactions and communication.
Structure
Lectures, seminars and practicals; total contact time about 42 hours.
6 week course (thread 2, weeks 30-35).
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%); continuous assessment (40%).
Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).
Formative Assessment
A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during seminar and workshop sessions.
Feedback
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.