Foundations in Animal Behaviour 2

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
ANIM 2013
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Course ID
205178
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will provide students with a contemporary overview of the multi-disciplinary approaches to the study of animal behaviour.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the major categories of animal behaviour, their underlying mechanisms and evolutionary framework
  • Compare and contrast different disciplinary approaches to animal behaviour
  • Observe, record and quantify animal behaviour
  • Formulate a hypothesis about animal behaviour and design the relevant experiments to test it
  • Clearly communicate thoughts and understanding orally and in writing

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course