Part time Advanced Animal Behaviour AC082

Vocational qualification

In Dorchester

£ 200 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Dorchester

  • Duration

    21 Days

Students will examine the causation, function, development and evolution of behaviour. The relationship between environmental and evolutionary pressure or resulting behaviour will be explored and examined in a variety of contexts. Students will study the historical approach to behavioural study and apply analytical and evaluative techniques in practical settings.

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Location

Start date

Dorchester (Dorset)
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DT2 8PY

Start date

On request

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Course programme


Advanced Animal Behaviour AC082
QualificationCollege Certificate
Qualification Level
Level : 4
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 morning / week for 21 weeks

Times :21 x Tuesday: 9.15 am - 12.30 pm

Dates :Delivered as a Unit within the Foundation Degree course

Run by : Animal Care Department.
Tutor : Dr Fiona Roberts

Awarding Body
Bournemouth University

Is it right for me?
Students will examine the causation, function, development and evolution of behaviour. The relationship between environmental and evolutionary pressure or resulting behaviour will be explored and examined in a variety of contexts. Students will study the historical approach to behavioural study and apply analytical and evaluative techniques in practical settings.

What qualifications will I need?
GCSEs in Maths, English and evidence of studying a qualification to S level.

What will I be learning about?
  • Tinbergen's four questions
  • Physiology, psychological and ethological behaviour studies
  • Adaptive behaviour ' stimulus response, feeding, territorial behaviour, mating systems
  • Normal and abnormal behaviour

What is involved?
This course will be delivered over 2 terms for 3 hours a week.

Where will it take me?
Students may undertake other units within the Animal Behaviour and Welfare or Equine Behaviour and Welfare programme. It is recognised within APL as a level C 20 credit unit (10 credits ECTS)

What materials are required?
Practical clothing, overalls, waterproofs, steel toe'capped safety boots, basic stationery. Tetanus protection is recommended.

What is next?
Other units within the Animal Behaviour and Welfare or Equine Behaviour and Welfare curriculum.

How will I be assessed?
There are written assignments and a final 3 hour exam.

How much will it cost?
£200

Money Matters

Part time Advanced Animal Behaviour AC082

£ 200 + VAT