? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 10  ? Acronym : BIO-4-ZOanorien

The various mechanisms that enable animals to orientate; the processes behind behaviours, ranging from migration to pin-pointing a goal with the aid of landmarks. Topics will include a study of different compass types and their calibration, mapping techniques and landmark recognition. Examples will be taken from a wide range of animal taxa.

? Pre-requisites : Permission of the Curriculum Approval Officer. Normally Brain & Behaviour 3 or Behavioural Ecology 3 is required, or concurrent attendance at Animal Evolution.

Home subject area

Zoology, (School of Biological Sciences, Schedule K)

? Normal year taken : 4th year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) 45 minutes per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 09:00 12:00 KB Lecture Thursday 09:00 12:00 KB

An increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later

2 hour written exam

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Pat Dougall
Tel : (0131 6)50 5464
Email : pat.dougall@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Vernon French
Tel : (0131 6)50 5480
Email : Vernon.French@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.biology.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.scieng.ed.ac.uk/