Applied Animal Behaviour (P00965)

? Credit Points : 10 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : VET-P-P00965

This module will introduce the concept of Tinbergen's '4 whys' and it will then demonstrate how the study of behaviour can be applied to animal welfare. The module will also provide an understanding of the application of a knowledge of behaviour to the solution of common practical problems.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Previous education in animal behaviour will be an asset but note that the course does aim to recap on basic principles in order to provide a starting point for other modules which deal with behavioural science in more detail.

? Costs : none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Animal Welfare and Animal Behaviour, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 7 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	17:00	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

- Understand the principles of animal behaviour science and how different aspects of behavioural science interrelate.
- Understand the influence of evolution on behaviour and development of behavioural strategies on behaviour, and the practical significance of behavioural genetics.
- Understand the influence of behavioural development including the interaction between genes and environment as they affect behavioural development through 'early experiences' and the role of learning.
- Understand the concept of animal motivation, its limitations and uses in practical research on animal welfare.
- Understand how different aspects of behavioural science can be integrated to study a problem such as the significance and alleviation of abnormal stereotypic behaviour in confined animals.