Animal Behaviour (BIOL3207)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2021
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Biological Sciences School, Veterinary Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Class hours
2PBL2P
Incompatible
ZOOL3002
Recommended companion
BIOL2006 or BIOL2106
Assessment methods
Mini Quizzes, Proposal, Poster, Exam
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
Patterns of invertebrate & vertebrate animal behaviour, physiological bases of behaviour, development of behaviour, how patterns of behaviour evolve & how these are studied. Examples will be taken from both invertebrate & vertebrate animals. Evaluate & test hypotheses about behaviour critically. Critique papers from the primary literature & carry out research projects on animal behaviour.