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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Biological Sciences : Biology

Undergraduate Course: Behavioural Ecology 3 (BILG09006)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThe relationship between ecology, animal behaviour, population biology and evolution. Natural selection, reproductive strategies, foraging behaviour (economic decisions, diet, physiology), anti-predator behaviour.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Animal Biology 2 (BILG08011) OR Evolution in Action 2 (BILG08005) OR Principles of Ecology (ECSC08006)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1) Quota:  None
Course Start Semester 2
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 196 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 65 %, Coursework 25 %, Practical Exam 10 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Degree examination (65%); Practical Report (10%); Guest lecture report (5%); Presentation (20%).
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Special Arrangements From 2009-2010 onwards the course is being taught in Semester 2.
KeywordsBeec3
Contacts
Course organiserDr Emma Cunningham
Tel: (0131 6)51 3602
Email: 		Course secretaryMiss Rachel Law
Tel: (0131 6)51 3689
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