Course Details
Country:
United Kingdom
Institution:
University of East Anglia
Course Title:
Behavioural Ecology
Course Number:
BIO-5010B
Course Description:
We will explore how evolution and ecology shape animal behaviour, examining how important traits have evolved to maximise survival and reproduction in the natural environment. Darwinian principles provide the theoretical framework, and we will explore key concepts of selfishness, altruism, conflict, survival, optimality, reproduction, parental care and death. Relevant research will be used to lead our understanding of the ultimate function of key traits. In parallel with the lectures, students design, conduct, analyse and present their own research project, working in a group to collect original data in order to answer a question about the adaptive significance of behaviour.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
BIOL 472
Attachment Files:
BIO-5010B, BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY, 2021.html.pdf
