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Undergraduate Course: Behavioural Ecology 3 (BILG09006)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Biological Sciences CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaBiology Other subject areaBiomedical Sciences
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe relationship between ecology, animal behaviour, population biology and evolution. Natural selection, reproductive strategies, foraging behaviour (economic decisions, diet, physiology), anti-predator behaviour.
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
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 10:00 - 12:00
King's BuildingsLaboratory1-11 10:00 - 12:00
King's BuildingsLecture1-11 09:00 - 09:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 12:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Introductory Lecture, Lecture Theatre 100, Joseph Black Building
Additional information The distribution of lectures and practicals varies week by week but all fall within the class time which is 09:00-12:30 (note 12:30 NOT 12:00) on Monday & Thursday.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Increased understanding of biological processes.
Detailed learning outcomes will be provided later.
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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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsBeec3
Contacts
Course organiserDr Emma Cunningham
Tel: (0131 6)51 3602
Email: e.cunningham@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Patricia Akhtar
Tel: (0131 6)51 3689
Email: patricia.akhtar@ed.ac.uk
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