ECOL 631
Animal Behaviour
Course overview
A study of the behaviour of animals, including familiarisation with the methodologies used in behavioural research.
Course information
| Available semesters | Semester 1 2025 |
|---|---|
| Credits | 20 |
| Domestic fees | $1,481.00 |
Please note: This course can¡¯t be fully completed online as you will need to be on campus to complete some activities.
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you¡¯ll be able to:
- Critically review and discuss current animal research covering breeding strategies, helping behaviour, optimality theory, communication and vertebrate monitoring.
- Analyse and review current animal research on breeding strategies, helping behaviour, communication, monitoring of vertebrates and optimality theory.
- Assess your experience and learnings gained on communicating ideas on animal behaviour, observing behaviours and using the relevant tools for recording and analysing behaviour.
Course examiners
Associate Professor Adrian Paterson
Head of Department
Department of Pest Management and Conservation
adrian.paterson@lincoln.ac.nz