This challenging module will cover a wide range of advanced topics in Animal Behaviour, reflecting current research activity in the field. Students will study each topic in depth through a combination of independent learning and group discussion sessions. The module will ask questions about animal behaviour within an evolutionary framework, which will emphasise unifying concepts between the topics. The topics to be covered are: - Paternity assurance and parental behaviours
- The origins of enhanced intelligence in the great apes
- Sensory Information and Behaviour
- Consciousness in animals and concepts of self
In addition to gaining knowledge on specific topics in animal behaviour, this module provides significant training and practice in the following important skills: searching the scientific literature, independently researching topics from the literature, synthesising material clearly and concisely, correct citing and referencing, and the ability to construct sound logical arguments orally and in written form.
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