Undergraduate Course: Carnivores & Behaviour (ZLGY10005)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Biological Sciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Zoology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
Aspects of social behaviour, explored through a study of the behaviour of the mammalian order Carnivora. Topics include carnivore taxonomy; mating systems and reproductive behaviour; cooperative behaviour; olfactory communication; the development of behaviour and play. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed
Behavioural Ecology 3 (BILG09006) OR
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 16:10 - 17:00 | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 14:50 | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 17:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Ashworth LT3 |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| An increased understanding of biological processes. Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later |
Assessment Information
| 2 hour exam |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Vernon French
Tel: (0131 6)50 5480
Email: Vernon.French@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Pat Dougall
Tel: (0131 6)50 5464
Email: pat.dougall@ed.ac.uk |
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