The content will be based on the standard unit BIOL3046 but qualified students will participate in alternative components at a more advanced level. The unit will provide a broad overview of the scientific study of animal behaviour. It will consider mechanistic and functional explanations of animal behaviour across contexts including kin selection and altruism, sociality, foraging, aggression and competition, sexual selection and mate choice, the behaviour of predators and prey, and communication and signalling. The information presented and discussed in this unit will reflect the most up-to-date research in each aspect of the field of animal behaviour. Practical sessions are closely aligned with the lecture material and will foster the development of key skills by providing hands-on experience of experimental design, data collection and analysis.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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An average mark of 75 or above in [12cp of BIOL2XXX] OR [6cp of BIOL2XXX and (MBLG2X72 or GEGE2X01 or GENE2002)] |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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BIOL3046 or BIOL3025 or BIOL3925 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Ashley Ward, ashley.ward@sydney.edu.au |
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Demonstrator(s) | Stella Encel, stella.encel@sydney.edu.au |
Lecturer(s) | Ashley Ward, ashley.ward@sydney.edu.au |