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Ethology and Animal Welfare, 15 ECTS credits.
/Etologi och djurskydd/
For:
Bio
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 84
Rec. self-study hours: 316
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Biology
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): G2
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Aim:
The course aims at giving an overview of the biology of animal behaviour, with particular emphasis on the physiology and evolution of behaviour and its control mechanisms. After the course, the students will also be well acquainted with scientific methods in animal welfare assessment. The students will also achieve proficiency in conducting experimental ethology work both in evolutionary and welfare related research.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Knowledge in general biology and zoology, including physiology, corresponding to courses (at least 50 credits) which are included in the first three semester of the bachelor�?Ts programme in biology.
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 behaviour patterns, the governing mechanisms, cognition, sociobiology and eco-ethology, and human ethology. The biology of animal welfare and its relation to animal behaviour. Excursions. In-depth, research related lectures.
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Course literature:
Alcock: Animal behavior - an evolutionary approach 10th edition
Scientific papers, to be distributed.
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Examination: |
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Written examination
Approved laboratory course
Written assignments
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5 ECTS
5 ECTS
5 ECTS
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Course language is Swedish/English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Agneta Johansson
Examiner: Hanne Lövlie
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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