Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
6223NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To introduce new developments and extend concepts in the theory and methods used to study animal behaviour, from individuals to ecosystems.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Exhibit increased critical analysis abilities and deeper understanding of the scientific literature and publication process.
2.
Synthesize information on novel data collection technology and approaches and analyse the parallels with previous knowledge and content of their studies.
3.
Demonstrate knowledge of recent developments in the field of animal behaviour research
4.
Show professional level proficiency in scientific writing
5.
Demonstrate professional level proficiency in data handling and competency in analytical techniques
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:A range of areas of animal behaviour reflecting current staff research interests and new developments in the field.
Including:
New technological and methodological approaches to studying animal behaviour (e.g., tracking collars, camera-traps, citizen science, remote sensing).
Overview of the ecological and evolutionary basis for new developments in the animal behaviour theory (e.g., collective behaviour, animal personalities, parental effects).
Understanding how anthropogenic activities impact animal behaviours at a range of spatial and temporal scales (e.g., urbanisation, climate change).
Module Overview:
This module aims to provide an in-depth overview of new developments in the knowledge of, and methodology for, studying animal behaviour and its evolution. Emphasis is placed on extending and expanding your knowledge of the research process and to offer experience and guidance in critically evaluating published scientific outputs. The module will reinforce the fundamentals of the scientific process in Animal Behaviour, such as formulating questions, collecting and analysing data, interpreting and communicating scientific findings.
This module aims to provide an in-depth overview of new developments in the knowledge of, and methodology for, studying animal behaviour and its evolution. Emphasis is placed on extending and expanding your knowledge of the research process and to offer experience and guidance in critically evaluating published scientific outputs. The module will reinforce the fundamentals of the scientific process in Animal Behaviour, such as formulating questions, collecting and analysing data, interpreting and communicating scientific findings.
Additional Information:This module aims to provide an in-depth course in new developments in our theoretical knowledge of, and methodology for, studying animal behaviour and its evolution. Emphasis is placed on extending and expanding students’ knowledge of the research process and to offer experience and guidance in critically evaluating published scientific outputs. The module will reinforce the fundamentals of the scientific process in Animal Behaviour, such as formulating questions, collecting and analysing data, interpreting, and communicating scientific findings.