Animal Behavioural Ecology (C1020)
Animal Behavioural Ecology
Module C1020
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
The module will cover the evolution and ecology of the behaviour of non-human animals. The module will introduce key concepts and methods for studying the evolution of animal beahviour, such as optimization modelling and game theory, then apply them to specific areas such as foraging, animal contests, alternative strategies and social behaviour.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of major concepts and methods currently used to understand behavioural ecology
Use this knowledge and understanding to describe, comment upon, synthesize and sustain arguments about particular aspects of current research in the discipline
Communicate the results of study accurately and reliably, and with structured and coherent arguments
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Exam | Semester 1 Assessment | 50.00% |
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 10 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Fieldwork | 1 hour | 11000000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Autumn Semester | Tutorial * | 1 hour | 00010101010 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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