Introduction to Animal Behaviour
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Owner/Developer: Wageningen University (WUR)
| Country: |
Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Url: |
https://www.wur.nl/en/show/Introduction-to-Animal-Behaviour.htm |
| Created: |
04 September 2018 |
| Founding source: |
Koepon Foundation and the African Chicken Genetic Gains project. |
| Locations: |
Netherlands |
| City: |
Wageningen |
| Description: | Explore the amazing range and complexity of wild animal behaviour. Discover how animals learn, communicate, find food, avoid predators, and interact socially. Do you want to understand how and why animals behave the way they do, and how we test hypotheses about behaviour scientifically? This biology and life sciences course provides an introduction to the complexities of wild animal behaviour, and how it is studied. Over six weeks, learners will explore the various behaviours animals adopt in order to meet the challenges of their daily lives. We begin with how animals learn and communicate with each other, then move on to discuss how they find food, avoid predators, choose their mates, and rear their offspring. |
| Format: |
Computer assisted learning, Mooc (massive open online courses) |
| Presence: |
Optional / Voluntary |
| Access: |
Free, Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical |
| Duration: |
6 weeks |
| Frequency: |
Recurrent event |
| Prerequisites: |
This course is aimed at anyone looking to broaden their understanding of animal behaviour beyond nature documentaries or a typical high school education.No previous knowledge is required, only curiosity and enthusiasm for the subject. |
| Target audience: |
General public, Professionals (e.g. veterinarians), Scientific officers / Project managers, Managers, Technicians, Teachers and educators, Regulators and policy-makers, Researchers, Students |
| Target sectors: |
SMEs, Consulting, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Governmental bodies, Industry, Academia |
| Educational level: |
Continuing Professional Development, Postdoctoral (teaching and research), University (Doctoral education), University (Master), University (Bachelor), Undergraduate, Technical College, High school |
| 3rs relevance: |
Refinement |
| Topics covered: |
Other |
| 3rs coverage: |
Substantial coverage (e.g. multiple modules) |
| Species covered: |
No species is addressed specifically |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
What you will learn Key concepts to understand animal behaviour The fascinating range and complexity of behaviour in animals How scientific hypotheses are developed and tested How animals learn and communicate Animals' reproductive behaviour How animals function socially |
| Qualification received: |
a certificate is provided in case a fee was paid |
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