Over deze cursus
The course Behavioural Ecology provides insight into how evolution through natural selection shapes behaviour of animals (domestic or wild, vertebrate or invertebrate). The course includes acquiring theoretical knowledge, searching scientific information, critical reading of literature, observation and presentation of results. The acquired knowledge is directly applied in a short research project on captive or wild animals - depending on the opportunities; these can be either invertebrates or vertebrates.
Leerresultaten
Use evolutionary concepts to explain animal behaviour
Define and apply the four questions of Tinbergen in behavioural issues
Apply the basic behavioural and ecological skills of observation and (statistical) data analysis
Plan, perform, and finalize a small behavioural ecological research project
Present the results of a research project in a scientific report and oral presentation
Toetsing
- Assignment report (50%) Research report; in case of an insufficient mark after feedback and revision, the entire research part should be done the year after.
- Written test with open questions (50%)
Voorkennis
ZSS06200 Fieldwork Safety BHE20303 Animal Behaviour.
Bronnen
- N.B. Davies, J.R Krebs, S.A. West (2012). An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology 4th Edition (digitally available on the library website)
Aanvullende informatie
- Neem contact op met een coordinator
- Niveaumaster
- Instructievormop de campus
Startdata
11 mei 2026
tot 5 jul 2026