Behavioural Ecology
Syllabus, Master's level, 1BG319
- Code
- 1BG319
- Education cycle
- Second cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology A1N
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 15 March 2007
- Responsible department
- Biology Education Centre
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree including alternative 1) 40 credit points/60 credits biology and 20 credit points/30 credits chemistry or 20 credit points/30 credits earth sciences; alternative 2) 60 credit points/90 credits biology. In both cases, the biology should contain Ecology MN1.
Learning outcomes
All animals including mankind, are selected to observe each others behaviour, whether it applies to conspecifics, preys or predators. The course deals with these behaviours that evolved with a value for survival and reproduction. After the course, the student should be able to
� understand, report and critically evaluate
� apply behavioural ecology theories and models in practical studies of behavioural ecology for an understanding of how a behavioural ecology study can be planned and carried out.
� carry out behavioural ecology literature assignments in group and individually, and present these in writing and orally. This aims to develop a specialised understanding of problems with behavioural ecology and to present such problems
� actively participate in discussions where scientific texts are evaluated critically. This aims to develop an independent and critical working method
� actively participate in discussions over problem that connects to the lectures
Content
� The theoretical contents of the course is provided in lectures and texts
� Individual work as well as discussions and group assignments are an important element in the course
� The course contains practical parts in the form of behavioural ecology studies
� The course demonstrates current research
� The course contains integrated communication training with feedback and self-assessment
� The course gives behavioural ecology backgrounds to conservation of species diversity, design of the nature reserves and breeding programs for the preservation of threatened species, which is a part of the work with sustainable development
� The course develops and deepens the behavioural ecology that has been taken up on the candidate course in ecology and puts emphasis on current and controversial areas within behavioural ecology
Theory 10 credits; exercises 5 credits.
Instruction
Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory sessions. Attendance at the laboratory work and connected lessons is compulsory.
Assessment
Participation in seminars, practical studies, group and individual work is compulsory and corresponds 5 credits. The theory part is comprised by a written examination equivalent to 10 credits.
Reading list
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2023
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2021
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2019
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2016
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2015
- Reading list valid from Spring 2013
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2012, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2012, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2011
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010, version 2
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2010, version 1
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2008
- Reading list valid from Autumn 2007