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| ZOOL2018-1 | Zoology : Ethology
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| Duration : | 20h Th |
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| Lecturer : | François Verheggen |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The « Zoology » module (9 ECTS) includes 4 courses, presented along the year as theoretical courses (Th) or laboratory classes (TP) :
§ Course « Biodiversity and Animal Kingdom » (Th et TP) - 3 ECTS
§ Course « Basic concepts in Zoology » (Th) - 2 ECTS.
§ Course « Ethology » (Th) - 2 ECTS.
§ Course « Entomology » (Th et TP) - 2 ECTS
The course of « Ethology » represents 2 ECTS. It will be given in auditorium. There is no practical work in the laboratory. However, the teacher can adapt the content of the course as well as the activities according to any scientific or academic opportunities or constraints.
The course is constructed around the four Timbergen's questions and describes the animal behaviour using the four approaches : the study of the function, ontogenesis, evolution and mechanisms of an animal behaviour. It also focuses on the special aspects of societies and chemical ecology. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Contribute to basic training by providing the student basic skills and techniques for the History of Science.
At the end of the course, students should be able to apply Tinbergen questions to specific behaviors and demonstrate sufficient knowledge regarding the evolution, ontogeny, function and mechanism of behavior. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| None |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Face-to-face lectures |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| There is no syllabus provided. All powerpoint slides will be provided to the students using ecampus. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Each course belonging to the integrated module of Zoology will be evaluated during the academic year with a mark out of 20. Scores for the four courses will be weighted within the integrated module of Zoology according to the ECTS allocated for each course.
A written exam will be conducted in June and will provide an evaluation of the student's knowledge on a basis of 20 points. |
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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Contacts :
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| François VERHEGGEN
fverheggen@ulg.ac.be |
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