Part time Advanced Animal Behaviour AC082
Vocational qualification
In Dorchester
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Dorchester
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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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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
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Part time Advanced Animal Behaviour AC082