Wildlife Behaviour
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG3052 | Environmental & Geographical Sciences | 3 | 10 | Autumn Malaysia |
- Code
- GEOG3052
- School
- Environmental & Geographical Sciences
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Autumn Malaysia
Summary
This module considers
1) the background to the study of wildlife behaviour and how it changes over time;
2) the ecology, environment, evolution and social influence on animal behaviour;
3) the basic study design and methods used in animal behaviour studies;
4) the application of animal behavioural studies in the real world; and
5) alternative techniques to study behaviour in free-ranging wildlife.
This module builds upon the knowledge from other ecology modules conducted in the first and second year of the BSc Environmental Science.
Target Students
BSc Environmental Science students; also students in the School of Biosciences, School of Psychology
Classes
- One 2-hour tutorial each week for 3 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 11 weeks
Further Activity Detail: An additional 1 day fieldtrip that will cover 3 tutorials (2 hours per tutorial)
Assessment
- 40% Report: Individual Essay (max 2000 words)
- 60% Exam 1 (2-hour): 2 hours exam (4 out of 6 structural questions, and 1 out of 2 essay questions)
Educational Aims
The major aim of this module is to understand the basis of wildlife behaviour study in relation to ecology, evolution, environmental and social perspectives; to apply behaviour observation methods on wildlife and describe the results.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
A1) Discuss wildlife behaviour from ecology, evolution, environmental and social perspectives.
A2) Explain current trends and developments in behavioural study and their application in wildlife conservation and other fields.
A3) Perform studies of wildlife behaviour and analysis of results
Intellectual Skills
B1) Critically analyse and interpret published information and data
B2) Think independently while giving due weight to different arguments
B3) Understand complex ideas and relate them to specific questions
Professional/Practical Skills
C1) Articulate knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts
C2) Write and construct scientific documents (e.g. research reports) using appropriate styles, conventions, and terminology
C5) Undertake practical experimental work using appropriate equipment and instruments
Transferable/Key Skills
D1) Communicate effectively in writing
D6) Manage and manipulate numerical data
Conveners
- Dr Wong Ee Phin