BI1S12 - Basics of Animal Behaviour 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Basics of Animal Behaviour | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Cooper | ||
| Module Team: | Martin Powell, Stephanie Perkins, Sasha Tyler | ||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100522 - animal behaviour | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To introduce the fundamentals of animal behaviour across a range of animals and outline normal and abnormal behaviours, making reference to what these indicate.
Students will develop knowledge relating to how evolution, domestication and human intervention has impacted on the behaviour of animals. Learners will use skills in methods of recording and presenting animal behavioural data.
Content Summary
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 1 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Observe the behaviour of an animal using a suitable observation and recording method. Differentiate types of animal behaviour and demonstrate an understanding of the underlying physiological processes and development of behaviour in animals, using digital creation where suitable to produce a document suitable for assessment. |
| LO2 | Relate the effects of domestication on animal behaviour to its evolution and function, showing an understanding of abnormal behaviours common to domestic and captive animals, and how these can be managed. Digital creation will be used to present this in a suitable manner to the target audience. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Case Study | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Student choice of assessment Choice of: Poster presentation, Padlet page or Blog. | 15 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |