Researching Behavioural Ecology

Cod y Modiwl: BR27320
Teitl y Modiwl: Researching Behavioural Ecology
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Peter Korsten
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Marco Arkesteijn; Dr Sarah Helyar; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Report on Research Project: comprising a research plan and a poster. 2000 words across plan and poster, plus graphing and tabulation of data.	50%
Arholiad Semester	Evolutionary Thinking Test: 2 Awr	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Report on research project: comprising a research plan and a poster. 2000 words across plan and poster, plus graphing and tabulation of data.	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Evolutionary Thinking Test: 2 Awr	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate a retained knowledge of core principles in behavioural ecology.
Synthesise existing knowledge in behavioural ecology to formulate research questions.
Design and implement research approaches to address questions in behavioural ecology.
Interpret and present research findings.

Disgrifiad cryno

Researching Behavioural Ecology considers the behaviour of organisms through the lens of evolutionary biology. It will focus on current research questions and the methods that can be used to address them.

Cynnwys

The module will use lectures to introduce key areas of behavioural ecology, and practical sessions in which students can investigate those questions in a variety of ways. These will include analyses of existing data provided to students, and collection of new data.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Datrys Problemau	Evolutionary thinking tests will require students to apply principles they have learnt during the course in new contexts.
Gwaith Tim	Not an assessed component of this module, but practical work may require students to collect data in teams.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students will apply evolutionary thinking to examples of behaviour that they observe personally in practical tasks.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will be required to further their knowledge of behavioural ecology through engagement with the literature; and to apply evolutionary reasoning in online tests.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students will be required to engage with the research literature, and interpret animal behavior in the light of evolutionary theory.

Nodau

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