Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
4208NATSCI-SEP-CTY
Aims
To provide an introduction to the diversity of animal behaviour
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The syllabus will provide a basic understanding of the function and evolution of different kinds of common behaviours. The module will cover topics such as: reproductive behaviour (e.g. finding a mate, mating systems, sexual selection), predator-prey relationships (how predators find food and how prey avoid being predated on) and social behaviour (e.g. group behaviour, cooperation and conflict).
Module Overview:
In this module you will be introduced to the diversity of animal behaviour. You will learn to describe the behaviour of a wide range of animal species in relation to reproduction, foraging and social behaviour and to identify common behaviours in selected species, explaining their purpose.
In this module you will be introduced to the diversity of animal behaviour. You will learn to describe the behaviour of a wide range of animal species in relation to reproduction, foraging and social behaviour and to identify common behaviours in selected species, explaining their purpose.
Additional Information:The course will provide an introduction to the diversity of animal behaviour
Assessments
Centralised Exam
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