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Prerequisites
Identical coursesBehavioural biology 2 (B-ODISEE-OWA01X)
Sannen Adinda (coordinator) | Sannen Adinda | Vervaecke Hilde Aims
The learning outcomes can be consulted here.
Previous knowledge
The student masters the different skills and objectives of Behavioural biology 1.
Is included in these courses of study
- Bachelor of Agro- and Biotechnology - daytime education (Sint-Niklaas) (Specialisation Animal Care) 180 ects.
- Bachelor of Agro- and Biotechnology - distance learning (Sint-Niklaas) (Specialisation Animal Care) 180 ects.
Activities
5 ects. Behavioural biology 2 (B-ODISEE-OWA02e)
DutchFormat: Lecture-assignment
40 
Both termsSannen Adinda | Vervaecke Hilde Content
We look at animal behaviour from a functional and phylogenetic/evolutionary approach (cfr. Tinbergen). Following topics will be discussed:
- part 1: communication, socioecology (group formation), sexual behaviour and mating systems (basics);
- part 2: the evolution of social behaviour, sexual competition, the concept of dominance and dominance styles, cognition research in animals;
- part 3: as a practical assignment, you will train an animal.
Format: more information
The information presented here 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, stating the correct information which should be applied (at all times).
Part 1 (semester 1) en part 2 (semester 2): lectures and coaching, both partly online. The schedule will be communicated on Toledo.
Part 3: training an animal is an annual assignment. The guidelines will be presented on Toledo.
Distance students learn by guided self-study and process the study material independently and through contacts with fellow students at a distance. During the monitoring sessions you have the opportunity to ask questions about the course.
Evaluation
(B-ODISEE-O72645)
Explanation
| Assessment | Grading scale |
|---|---|
| TOTAL | 1-20/20 scale |
Evaluation of this course consists of the following components:
- part 1: on campus digital written exam during the first examination period (semester 1, January);
- part 2: on campus digital written exam during the second examination period (semester 2, June);
- part 3: online submission of the presentation of your annual assignment. The specifications of the assignment, submission modalities and deadlines will be given on Toledo.
The final score (100%) is calculated based on:
- part 1: your score on the exam in semester 1 counts for 40%
- part 2: your score on the exam in semester 2 counts for 40%
- part 3: your score on the annual assignment counts for 20%
Exceptions to the final score calculation:
- If not all evaluations are fulfilled, a quotation of NA (did not partake) will be given.
- A score of less than 7/20 on one of the partial evaluations can lead to an overall fail for this course, as stipulated in the Exam and Education regulations (OER). The final score then equals the lowest partial score.
EXAM: If there are multiple-choice or yes/no questions, correction for guessing is applied. If technical jargon is asked, it must be written correctly.
Distance education: The exams are normally planned on weekday evenings.
Information about retaking exams
In case of a second chance evaluation, the same format and conditions apply to each of the three evaluation component as during the first chance evaluation. If you have passed one or two evaluation components during the first chance evaluation, you only have to retake the evaluation component for which you failed. The scores of the evaluation components for which you already passed in the first evaluation are therefore retained during the resit.
Distance education: The exams are normally planned on weekday evenings.