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
External
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 | Profile unavailable |
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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.