Undergraduate Course: Behavioural Ecology 3 (BILG09006)
Course Outline
| School | School of Biological Sciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Biology |
Other subject area | Biomedical Sciences |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | The relationship between ecology, animal behaviour, population biology and evolution. Natural selection, reproductive strategies, foraging behaviour (economic decisions, diet, physiology), anti-predator behaviour. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
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Assessment Information
| Degree examination (65%); Guest lecture report (15%); Presentation (20%). |
Special Arrangements
| From 2009-2010 onwards the course is being taught in Semester 2. |
Additional Information
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Keywords | Beec3 |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Emma Cunningham
Tel: (0131 6)51 3602
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Course secretary | Miss Patricia Akhtar
Tel: (0131 6)51 3689
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