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BZ5061 - Behavioural Ecology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
Understanding the evolution, maintenance and diversity of animal behaviours is one
of the great joys of being a zoologist. This subject provides you with the skills
to observe and interpret this variety of behaviours, with an emphasis on tropical
ecosystems. Examples include areas such as natural selection, predator vs. prey dynamics,
sexual selection and mate choice, mating systems, cooperation and sociality.
Learning Outcomes
- explain and reference the intellectual foundation of the field of behavioural ecology;
- critically interpret the biological world within the framework of behavioural ecology;
- skilfully apply appropriate practical skills for behavioural ecologists.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Case study analysis - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Tutorial task - (20%) - Individual.
Assumed Knowledge:
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Students enrolling in this subject should have a good background in undergraduate
biology. Knowledge of ecology and biological statistics are recommended.
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Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
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BZ3061 ZL3061 ZL5061 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Ben Hirsch |
Lecturers:
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Dr Tasmin Rymer, Dr Ben Hirsch. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 13 hours workshops
- 13 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 2,
Internal
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Census Date 24-Aug-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Ben Hirsch |
Lecturers:
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Professor Will Edwards, Dr Ben Hirsch. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures
- 13 hours workshops
- 13 hours fieldwork
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.