Content

The course specifies the frame within which behavioural biology developed. You gain basic insight into behavioural biology by focussing on "Tinbergens questions" on a proximal level. You practice the basic competence of formulating the right questions about behaviour.

• What is ethology and behavioural biology
• Evolutionary approach of behaviour
• Proximal explanations of behaviour: the causal question
• Relationship stimulus-behaviour
• Genetic aspects of behaviour
• Epigenetics
• Learning theory
• Observation methodology
• An overview of some wild mammals of Belgium

Course material

Through this link you will find the study material for this course. 

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Digital learning

This course will be partially taught on-line, partially live on-campus. The planning can be found on Toledo. The information regarding the organization of classes and evaluation modalities may change at any time in response to the epidemiological reality. All changes will be communicated via Toledo. Check regularly for updates on the latest correct information.

Bachelor Degree students via Distance Education take no lectures or practical courses, but will  receive the study material and study the course by self-study. They can come in contact with their fellow students (distance learning platform or Toledo). Student counselling sessions during the semester will allow you to ask questions about the theory.