MODULE DESCRIPTOR Module Introduction to Animal Behaviour Module jacs code CREDIT MR1360(L4) D390 20 Credits Code VALUE date OF VERSION 15 December 2017 1 ApprovAL NUMBER Forensic and Applied PARTNER SCHOOL Myerscough College Sciences INSTITUTION Relationship with other Modules Excluded Co-requisites None None None Combinations Module Aims This module aims to develop an appreciation of the natural behavioural patterns of animals and how they are of key relevance when determining an animal’s captive requirements. This module will explore the factors that can influence animal behaviour and examine how these may be adapted, so that the animal can meet the needs of various roles including companion or working animals. The module will outline the biological principles of animal behaviour and develop an appreciation of current animal behaviour and welfare issues. Current applied research will be used to develop scientific knowledge in animal behaviour and will allow students to apply this knowledge to the diverse roles of animals in society and the role of the animal caretaker in forming behavioural responses in the animal. MODULE Content 1 Behavioural patterns in animals 2 Organisation of normal behaviour in the individual animal 3 Abnormal behaviour problems: the causes and welfare implications 4 Human-animal interactions 5 Training methods INTENDED Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module a student will be able to: 1. Implement and analyse a behaviour study on normal and abnormal patterns of behaviour for a named species 2. Examine interactions between an animal’s behaviour and welfare 3. Evaluate a range of training methods for influencing animal behaviour ASSESSMENT METHODS Number of Form of % Size of Category of Learning Assessments Assessment weighting Assessment/Duration/ assessment Outcomes Wordcount being assessed
MODULE DESCRIPTOR Module Introduction to Animal Behaviour Module Code MR1360(L4) jacs code D390 CREDIT VALUE 20 Credits date OF ApprovAL 15 December 2017 VERSION NUMBER 1 SCHOOL Forensic and Applied Sciences PARTNER INSTITUTION Myerscough College Relationship with other Modules Co-requisites None None Excluded Combinations None Module Aims This module aims to develop an appreciation of the natural behavioural patterns of animals and how they are of key relevance when determining an animal’s captive requirements. This module will explore the factors that can influence animal behaviour and examine how these may be adapted, so that the animal can meet the needs of various roles including companion or working animals. The module will outline the biological principles of animal behaviour and develop an appreciation of current animal behaviour and welfare issues. Current applied research will be used to develop scientific knowledge in animal behaviour and will allow students to apply this knowledge to the diverse roles of animals in society and the role of the animal caretaker in forming behavioural responses in the animal. MODULE Content 1 Behavioural patterns in animals 2 Organisation of normal behaviour in the individual animal 3 Abnormal behaviour problems: the causes and welfare implications 4 Human-animal interactions 5 Training methods INTENDED Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module a student will be able to: 1. Implement and analyse a behaviour study on normal and abnormal patterns of behaviour for a named species 2. Examine interactions between an animal’s behaviour and welfare 3. Evaluate a range of training methods for influencing animal behaviour ASSESSMENT METHODS Number of Assessments Form of Assessment % weighting Size of Assessment/Duration/ Wordcount Category of assessment Learning Outcomes being assessed
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