Animal Behaviour (BIOL3207)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
School of the Environment, Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Problem-based learning 2 Hours/ Week
Practical 2 Hours/ Week
2PBL2P
Incompatible
ZOOL3002
Recommended companion
BIOL2006 or BIOL2106
Assessment methods
Mini Quizzes, Proposal, Poster, Exam
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Karen Cheney (Semester 1, Regular, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Karen Cheney (k.cheney@uq.edu.au)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Patterns of invertebrate and vertebrate animal behaviour, physiological bases of behaviour, development of behaviour, how patterns of behaviour evolve and how these are studied. Examples will be taken from both invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Evaluate and test hypotheses about behaviour critically. Critique papers from the primary literature and carry out research projects on animal behaviour.
