| NBIC30 | Ethology; Behavioral Biology, 15 ECTS credits. /Etologi; beteendebiologi/ |
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 120 |
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Area of Education: Science Subject area: Biology |
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| Advancement level
(A-D): C
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| Aim: The course aims at giving an overview of the biology of animal behaviour, with particular emphasis on evolution of behaviour its control mechanisms. The course should also provide a thorough experience with conducting experimental ethology work. |
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| Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered) Accepted to the educational program of biology with participation of Chemistry 1 (20p), courses of 40p according Biology 1 and 2 (or equivalent) with fullfilled "threshold"-demands (passed 50p with a minimum of 25p theory). Recommendation: NBIC09 Zoology is strongly recommended. Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding. |
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| Organisation: Lectures, seminars, group studies of course literature, laborations, study visits, and writing and presentation of a paper on a relevant theme. |
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| Course contents: Basic ethological concepts, such as the genetical background of behavioural patterns, the governing mechanisms, cognition, sociobiology and eco-ethology, and human ethology. Excursions to Tovetorp research station and the Kolmården Zoo. |
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| Course literature: Alcock: Animal behavior - an evolutionary approach |
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| Written exercises. Approved laboratory course Written examination |
5 p 3 p 2 p |
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Course language is Swedish. Department offering the course: IFM. Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson Examiner: Per Jensen Course Syllabus in Swedish |
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