BB835: Behavioural Biology II
Study Board of Science
Teaching language: English
EKA: N110012112, N110012122, N110012102
Assessment: Second examiner: None, Second examiner: Internal
Grading: Pass/Fail, 7-point grading scale
Offered in: Odense
Offered in: Autumn
Level: Master
STADS ID (UVA): N110012101
ECTS value: 10
Date of Approval: 28-03-2018
Duration: 1 semester
Version: Archive
Comment
Entry requirements
Academic preconditions
Students taking the course are expected to: Have knowledge of basic sensory and neurophysiology equivalent to BB511 and of behavioural themes and study approaches acquired in BB809.
Course introduction
The aim of the course is to enable the student to explain general physiological mechanisms that underlie behavior and perception, as well as understand and apply relevant measurement methods and protocols in behavioural research (including psycho-physical tests and practical animal training). Furthermore, the student will be able to read, understand and analyse the background literature, provide a critical review of a specific topic in behavioural biology, organize and conduct biological experiments and present their results.
The course builds on the knowledge acquired in BB809; Behavioral Biology and provides a technical basis for a thesis project or an individual study activity involving behavioral studies.
In relation to the competence profile of the degree it is the explicit focus of the course to:
- Give the competence to understand the mechanisms underlying sensory physiology and integration principles of behavior and perception, and thereby manage work and learning situations that require new biological solutions.
- Give skills in planning and conducting independent research projects using techniques in behavioral research, critical review of the literature, written and oral communication of biological research.
- Give knowledge and understanding on how research in humans and animals is organized and performed.
Expected learning outcome
The learning objectives of the course is that the student demonstrates the ability to:
- present a critical overview of a specific topic in behavioural biology
- explain general principles in sensory physiology
- understand and use psychophysical methods
- explain perception and reception through different sensory modalities
- read, understand, analyse and provide a critical review of original articles on sensory physiology and perception
- plan and implement practical training of animals and present results
Content
The following main topics are contained in the course:
- Neuroethology
- Sensory Physiology
- Animal training
- Psychophysics
- Animal Behaviour
Literature
Relevant literature will be uploaded on Blackboard, see Blackboard for syllabus lists and additional literature references.
Examination regulations
Prerequisites for participating in the exam a)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Participation in seminars
EKA
N110012112
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
Complete and active participation in seminars.
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a) .
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a) .
Prerequisites for participating in the exam b)
Timing
Autumn
Tests
Participation in the laboratory exercises
EKA
N110012122
Assessment
Second examiner: None
Grading
Pass/Fail
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
0
Additional information
The prerequisite examination is a prerequisite for participation in exam element a).
Exam element a)
Timing
Fall
Prerequisites
| Type | Prerequisite name | Prerequisite course |
|---|---|---|
| Examination part | Prerequisites for participating in the exam b) | N110012101, BB835: Behavioural Biology II |
Tests
Project reports
EKA
N110012102
Assessment
Second examiner: Internal
Grading
7-point grading scale
Identification
Full name and SDU username
Language
Normally, the same as teaching language
Examination aids
To be announced during the course
ECTS value
10
Additional information
Re-examination is in the same period or immediately thereafter. The examination form for re-examination may be different from the exam form at the regular exam.