Weekly lecture series Weekly lectures and tutorials and practical workshops for the observation and measurement of behaviour. Briefing on module. Introduction to primates. Physiological basis of behaviour. Behavioural ecology of primates. Case studies of conservation management plans for primates SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Theory of behavioural ecology using primate examples. Evolution of culture around primates Lecture 30 and their relationship with humans. Physiology of primate behaviour. Development of behaviour observation skills including observation of differing social systems. Practical Classes and Workshops 30 Research activities to demonstrate the use of primate behaviour in effective conservation strategies. Visits to local and national primate collections and Fieldwork 30 rehabilitation centres. Guided Independent study 110 Moodle tasks and guided reading. (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = Total 200 100 hours, etc) to Weighting Name Category Element Component Component Comments objectives include links learning LO1,3,4 - examination. 100% E1 Written Total = 100% exam T_ LO2,3,4 - Report based 100% Coursework C1 on behavioural Total = 100% observations. Practical P_ Updated by: Date: Approved by: Date: Jason Birt 26/10/17 HE Operations 26/10/17 Recommended Texts and Sources: Hohmann, G., Robbins, M., and Boesch, C. 2012. Feeding ecology in Apes and other Primates: Ecological, Physiological and Behavioural Aspects. Cambridge University Press Matsuzawa, T., Humle, T., and Sugiyama, Y. 2013 The chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba. Quiatt, D. and Reynolds, V. 1995. Primate Behaviour: Information, Social Knowledge and Evolution of Culture. Cambridge University Press Strier K. 2002. Primate Behavioural Ecology. 2nd Ed. Allyn & Bacon
Weekly lecture series Weekly lectures and tutorials and practical workshops for the observation and measurement of behaviour. Briefing on module. Introduction to primates. Physiological basis of behaviour. Behavioural ecology of primates. Case studies of conservation management plans for primates SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 30 Theory of behavioural ecology using primate examples. Evolution of culture around primates and their relationship with humans. Physiology of primate behaviour. Practical Classes and Workshops 30 Development of behaviour observation skills including observation of differing social systems. Research activities to demonstrate the use of primate behaviour in effective conservation strategies. Fieldwork 30 Visits to local and national primate collections and rehabilitation centres. Guided Independent study 110 Moodle tasks and guided reading. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 LO1,3,4 - examination. 100% Total = 100% T_ Coursework C1 LO2,3,4 - Report based on behavioural observations. 100% Total = 100% Practical P_ Updated by: Jason Birt Date: 26/10/17 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 26/10/17 Recommended Texts and Sources: Hohmann, G., Robbins, M., and Boesch, C. 2012. Feeding ecology in Apes and other Primates: Ecological, Physiological and Behavioural Aspects. Cambridge University Press Matsuzawa, T., Humle, T., and Sugiyama, Y. 2013 The chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba. Quiatt, D. and Reynolds, V. 1995. Primate Behaviour: Information, Social Knowledge and Evolution of Culture. Cambridge University Press Strier K. 2002. Primate Behavioural Ecology. 2nd Ed. Allyn & Bacon
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