Behavioural Ecology in natural and man-made environments

Historical background and main trends in Behavioural Ecology.

Foraging and habitat selection.

Behavioural strategies of anti-predation.

Sensory channels, perception and information management.

Learning processes and their applications.

Social structure and hierarchy.

Domestication and animal welfare.

1°)To get an overwiew of main concepts and current trends in behavioural ecology.

(2) To understand the ultimate and proximate causes driving the behaviour of animal species in their natural environment

(3) To detail the different types of learning, their characteristics as well as their applications to the management of wild and domestic species

(4) To familiarize students with the behavior and the specificities of domestic animals

(5°) to draw attention to  man-animal relationships, to animal welfare and to the use of associated scientific tools.

As regards the learning outcomes, the student will be able to discuss the mechanisms and constraints that impact the behavioral strategies of animals in natural and domestic populations and to provide solutions for their management.

Required and Corequired knowledge and skills

Knowledge and skills expected from a student possessing a Bachelor degree in Biology or Bioengineering

Lecture in-person
Training exercices

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Visual Support. with powerpoint slides

Lecture notes and scientific papers

References to texbooks will be given during the lecture

Contacts

Pr Claire Detrain Batiment NO niveau 5 local 213 Campus de la Plaine

Campus

Plaine

Method(s) of evaluation

• Oral examination
• Other

Oral examination

Other

Oral exam with a written preparation of two main questions based 1°) on a slide and 2°) on a scientific topic covered during the lectures. Starting from the two main questions, the examination will cover other parts of the course to assess the ability of the student to provide an integrated overview of the course

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

100% oral exam

Language(s) of evaluation

• english
• (if applicable french )