Animal Behaviour
General data
Course ID: | WF-OB-POAB |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
07.2
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Course title: | Animal Behaviour |
Name in Polish: | Animal Behaviour |
Organizational unit: | Center for Ecology and Ecophilosophy |
Course groups: |
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczelnianych - Obszar nauk społecznych (I stopień i jednolite magisterskie) (in Polish) Przedmioty ogólnouczelniane (in Polish) Zajęcia w językach obcych w Instytucie Ekologii i Bioetyki |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
6.00
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Language: | English |
Subject level: | advanced |
Learning outcome code/codes: | OB2_W09 OB2_W12 OB2_U01 OB2_U09 |
Preliminary Requirements: | knowledge acquired in secondary school |
Short description: |
Animal behaviour is one of the biological disciplines that have been developing intensively over the last decade. Researchers focus on many issues including hunting, reproduction, or altruistic behaviour. The aim of the course is: 1) to acquaint students with the complexities of animal behaviour 2) to explain how animal behaviour affect the ability of survival of the animals 3) to show the possibilities of using knowledge about animal behaviour in nature conservation During the classes students will observe the behaviour of selected invertebrate species Undoubtedly, the course on animal behaviour will inspire students to have a humanitarian approach to animals. Key: animal, behaviour, survival |
Full description: |
Course content I: units: 1+2+3 (5 hour classes in the zoo): The behavior of wild animals in their artificial environment II: units: 4+5+6 (5 hour classes at the dog show): The behavior of dogs, in the presence of unfamiliar people and dogs III: units: 7+8+9 (5 hour classes in the city park): The behavior of wild animals adapted to living in cities VI: units: 10+11+12 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): Reproductive behaviour: sexual selection, mating system. Parental care: Parental care in invertebrates, parental care in vertebrates, relation: parent-offspring, sibling competition, brood parasitism. How to find the optimal habitat? What are the benefits of territoriality? Why do animals migrate? V: units: 13+14 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): How animals communicate with each other? How the animals learn? VI: unit: 15 (5 hour classes in the laboratory) Social behaviour: social insects, altruism in social insects, altruism in vertebrates. New aspects of animal behaviour: Bahaviorists vs. Ethologists, the idea of “Umwelt”. Presentation of the given subject |
Bibliography: |
students will receive original publications available on the Internet in line with the topic discussed |
Efekty kształcenia i opis ECTS: |
After the course students will be able to: 1) plan and conduct research 2) analyze the results 3) discuss the results with the literature 4) presents the research |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
5- comprehensive discussion of the issue based on the latest literature and own conclusions 4 - discussion of the issue based on the latest literature 3 - correct discussion of the issue 2 - no essay, no presentation |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2021/22" (past)
Time span: | 2021-10-01 - 2022-01-31 |
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CW
CW
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Type of class: |
Classes, 30 hours, 5 places
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Coordinators: | Izabella Olejniczak | |
Group instructors: | Paweł Boniecki, Izabella Olejniczak | |
Course homepage: | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3afe837159cc034439880aa476da09da82%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=d4a34f6a-bdf0-40f1-9f24-5bd284cf89a2&tenantId=12578430-c51b-4816-8163-c7281035b9b3 | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Classes - graded credit |
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(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning z podziałem na grupy |
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Short description: |
Animal behaviour is one of the biological disciplines that have been developing intensively over the last decade. Researchers focus on many issues including hunting, reproduction, or altruistic behaviour. The aim of the course is: 1) to acquaint students with the complexities of animal behaviour 2) to explain how animal behaviour affect the ability of survival of the animals 3) to show the possibilities of using knowledge about animal behaviour in nature conservation During the classes students will observe the behaviour of selected invertebrate species Undoubtedly, the course on animal behaviour will inspire students to have a humanitarian approach to animals. Key: animal, behaviour, survival |
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Full description: |
Course content I: units: 1+2+3 (5 hour classes in the zoo): The behavior of wild animals in their artificial environment II: units: 4+5+6 (5 hour classes at the dog show): The behavior of dogs, in the presence of unfamiliar people and dogs III: units: 7+8+9 (5 hour classes in the city park): The behavior of wild animals adapted to living in cities VI: units: 10+11+12 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): Reproductive behaviour: sexual selection, mating system. Parental care: Parental care in invertebrates, parental care in vertebrates, relation: parent-offspring, sibling competition, brood parasitism. How to find the optimal habitat? What are the benefits of territoriality? Why do animals migrate? V: units: 13+14 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): How animals communicate with each other? How the animals learn? VI: unit: 15 (5 hour classes in the laboratory) Social behaviour: social insects, altruism in social insects, altruism in vertebrates. New aspects of animal behaviour: Bahaviorists vs. Ethologists, the idea of “Umwelt”. Presentation of the given subject |
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Bibliography: |
John Alcock 2013 Animal Behavior – an evolutionary approach. Sinauer Associates, Inc. Publishers, Sunderland, Massachusetts, USA. 522 pp. Nick J. Royle, Per T. Smiseth, Mathias Kölliker 2012 The evolution of parental care. Oxford University Press. 356 pp. In addition, resent publications on the issue in question |
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Wymagania wstępne: |
After the course students will be able to: 1) plan and conduct research 2) analyze the results 3) discuss the results with the literature 4) presents the research |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2022/23" (past)
Time span: | 2022-10-01 - 2023-01-31 |
Navigate to timetable
MO TU W TH FR CW
CW
CW
|
Type of class: |
Classes, 30 hours, 5 places
|
|
Coordinators: | Izabella Olejniczak | |
Group instructors: | Paweł Boniecki, Izabella Olejniczak | |
Course homepage: | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3afe837159cc034439880aa476da09da82%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=d4a34f6a-bdf0-40f1-9f24-5bd284cf89a2&tenantId=12578430-c51b-4816-8163-c7281035b9b3 | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Classes - graded credit |
|
(in Polish) E-Learning: | (in Polish) E-Learning z podziałem na grupy |
|
Short description: |
Animal behaviour is one of the biological disciplines that have been developing intensively over the last decade. Researchers focus on many issues including hunting, reproduction, or altruistic behaviour. The aim of the course is: 1) to acquaint students with the complexities of animal behaviour 2) to explain how animal behaviour affect the ability of survival of the animals 3) to show the possibilities of using knowledge about animal behaviour in nature conservation During the classes students will observe the behaviour of selected invertebrate species Undoubtedly, the course on animal behaviour will inspire students to have a humanitarian approach to animals. Key: animal, behaviour, survival |
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Full description: |
Course content I: units: 1+2+3 (5 hour classes in the zoo): The behavior of wild animals in their artificial environment II: units: 4+5+6 (5 hour classes at the dog show): The behavior of dogs, in the presence of unfamiliar people and dogs III: units: 7+8+9 (5 hour classes in the city park): The behavior of wild animals adapted to living in cities VI: units: 10+11+12 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): Reproductive behaviour: sexual selection, mating system. Parental care: Parental care in invertebrates, parental care in vertebrates, relation: parent-offspring, sibling competition, brood parasitism. How to find the optimal habitat? What are the benefits of territoriality? Why do animals migrate? V: units: 13+14 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): How animals communicate with each other? How the animals learn? VI: unit: 15 (5 hour classes in the laboratory) Social behaviour: social insects, altruism in social insects, altruism in vertebrates. New aspects of animal behaviour: Bahaviorists vs. Ethologists, the idea of “Umwelt”. Presentation of the given subject |
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Bibliography: |
students will receive original publications available on the Internet in line with the topic discussed |
|
Wymagania wstępne: |
After the course students will be able to: 1) plan and conduct research 2) analyze the results 3) discuss the results with the literature 4) presents the research |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2023/24" (past)
Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-01-31 |
Navigate to timetable
MO TU W TH FR CW
CW
CW
|
Type of class: |
Classes, 30 hours, 15 places
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|
Coordinators: | Izabella Olejniczak | |
Group instructors: | Paweł Boniecki, Izabella Olejniczak | |
Course homepage: | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3afe837159cc034439880aa476da09da82%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=d4a34f6a-bdf0-40f1-9f24-5bd284cf89a2&tenantId=12578430-c51b-4816-8163-c7281035b9b3 | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Classes - graded credit |
|
Short description: |
Animal behaviour is one of the biological disciplines that have been developing intensively over the last decade. Researchers focus on many issues including hunting, reproduction, or altruistic behaviour. The aim of the course is: 1) to acquaint students with the complexities of animal behaviour 2) to explain how animal behaviour affect the ability of survival of the animals 3) to show the possibilities of using knowledge about animal behaviour in nature conservation During the classes students will observe the behaviour of selected invertebrate species Undoubtedly, the course on animal behaviour will inspire students to have a humanitarian approach to animals. Key: animal, behaviour, survival |
|
Full description: |
Course content I: units: 1+2+3 (5 hour classes in the zoo): The behavior of wild animals in their artificial environment II: units: 4+5+6 (5 hour classes at the dog show): The behavior of dogs, in the presence of unfamiliar people and dogs III: units: 7+8+9 (5 hour classes in the city park): The behavior of wild animals adapted to living in cities VI: units: 10+11+12 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): Reproductive behaviour: sexual selection, mating system. Parental care: Parental care in invertebrates, parental care in vertebrates, relation: parent-offspring, sibling competition, brood parasitism. How to find the optimal habitat? What are the benefits of territoriality? Why do animals migrate? V: units: 13+14 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): How animals communicate with each other? How the animals learn? VI: unit: 15 (5 hour classes in the laboratory) Social behaviour: social insects, altruism in social insects, altruism in vertebrates. New aspects of animal behaviour: Bahaviorists vs. Ethologists, the idea of “Umwelt”. Presentation of the given subject |
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Bibliography: |
students will receive original publications available on the Internet in line with the topic discussed |
|
Wymagania wstępne: |
After the course students will be able to: 1) plan and conduct research 2) analyze the results 3) discuss the results with the literature 4) presents the research |
Classes in period "Winter semester 2024/25" (future)
Time span: | 2024-10-01 - 2025-01-31 |
Navigate to timetable
MO TU W TH FR CW
CW
CW
|
Type of class: |
Classes, 30 hours, 15 places
|
|
Coordinators: | Izabella Olejniczak | |
Group instructors: | Paweł Boniecki, Izabella Olejniczak | |
Course homepage: | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3afe837159cc034439880aa476da09da82%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=d4a34f6a-bdf0-40f1-9f24-5bd284cf89a2&tenantId=12578430-c51b-4816-8163-c7281035b9b3 | |
Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
Examination: |
Course -
examination
Classes - graded credit |
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Type of subject: | obligatory |
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(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych: | (in Polish) PO/S1 - obszar nauk społecznych - I stopień/JM |
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Short description: |
Animal behaviour is one of the biological disciplines that have been developing intensively over the last decade. Researchers focus on many issues including hunting, reproduction, or altruistic behaviour. The aim of the course is: 1) to acquaint students with the complexities of animal behaviour 2) to explain how animal behaviour affect the ability of survival of the animals 3) to show the possibilities of using knowledge about animal behaviour in nature conservation During the classes students will observe the behaviour of selected invertebrate species Undoubtedly, the course on animal behaviour will inspire students to have a humanitarian approach to animals. Key: animal, behaviour, survival |
|
Full description: |
Course content I: units: 1+2+3 (5 hour classes in the zoo): The behavior of wild animals in their artificial environment II: units: 4+5+6 (5 hour classes at the dog show): The behavior of dogs, in the presence of unfamiliar people and dogs III: units: 7+8+9 (5 hour classes in the city park): The behavior of wild animals adapted to living in cities VI: units: 10+11+12 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): Reproductive behaviour: sexual selection, mating system. Parental care: Parental care in invertebrates, parental care in vertebrates, relation: parent-offspring, sibling competition, brood parasitism. How to find the optimal habitat? What are the benefits of territoriality? Why do animals migrate? V: units: 13+14 (5 hour classes in the laboratory): How animals communicate with each other? How the animals learn? VI: unit: 15 (5 hour classes in the laboratory) Social behaviour: social insects, altruism in social insects, altruism in vertebrates. New aspects of animal behaviour: Bahaviorists vs. Ethologists, the idea of “Umwelt”. Presentation of the given subject |
|
Bibliography: |
students will receive original publications available on the Internet in line with the topic discussed |
|
Wymagania wstępne: |
After the course students will be able to: 1) plan and conduct research 2) analyze the results 3) discuss the results with the literature 4) presents the research |
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