180037 KO MEi:CogSci Behavioural Biology Discussion (2011W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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1.Termin (NUR Vorbesprechung): Mo., 3. Oktober 2011, 9:00 - 11:00
HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock
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HS 2i d. Inst. f. Philosophie, NIG, 2. Stock
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max. 25 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
This discussion/course has a focus on the integrative knowledge and understanding of fairly fundamental concepts, theories, approaches etc. in the area of the biology of cognition and behaviour (cf. MEi:CogSci B-D-BIO Learning Outcomes). Topics will include: Evolution; History of Behavioural and Cognitive Biology; Communication; Sociobiology & Social Systems; Sexual/Parental Behaviour & Reproduction; Development; Stress and Personality; Behavioural Ecology.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
Course requirements include 1) final exam (50%), 2) active participation (e.g. in discussions, homework; 30%), 3) co-preparing/designing of a course session (incl. short presentation/kick-off contribution; 20%). It will be possible to earn extra points for 2).
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
The course aims specifically at supporting students to achieve the learning outcomes of the MEi:CogSci Basic Disciplinary Module "Introduction to Behavioural Biology" (B-D-BIO).
Prüfungsstoff
The central elements of this course are discussions and short presentations or kick-off contributions, respectively, based on preparatory reading. For those interested (optional): participation in creating a text about "cognition".
Literatur
Bolhuis, Johan J. & Giraldeau, Luc-Alain (eds.) (2005) The Behavior of Animals: Mechanisms, Function, and Evolution. Oxford: Blackwell.
Kamil, Alan C. (1998) On the proper definition of cognitive ethology. In: Balda, R.P., Pepperberg, I.M., Kamil, A.C. (eds.) Animal Cognition in Nature: The Convergence of Psychology and Biology in Laboratory and Field (pp. 1-28). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Levitis, Daniel A., Lidicker, William Z., Jr. & Freund, Glenn (2009) Behavioural biologists do not agree on what constitutes behaviour. Animal Behaviour 78: 103-110.
For more details (further reading, etc.) please have a look at the e-learning course.
Planned meetings (Monday, 17:00-19:00, Biozentrum Althanstrasse 14, Seminarraum 1): 24.10.2011, 07.11.2011, 21.11.2011, 05.12.2011, 12.12.2011, 09.01.2012 (if wished), 16.01.2012 and 30.01.2012 (exam).
Kamil, Alan C. (1998) On the proper definition of cognitive ethology. In: Balda, R.P., Pepperberg, I.M., Kamil, A.C. (eds.) Animal Cognition in Nature: The Convergence of Psychology and Biology in Laboratory and Field (pp. 1-28). San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
Levitis, Daniel A., Lidicker, William Z., Jr. & Freund, Glenn (2009) Behavioural biologists do not agree on what constitutes behaviour. Animal Behaviour 78: 103-110.
For more details (further reading, etc.) please have a look at the e-learning course.
Planned meetings (Monday, 17:00-19:00, Biozentrum Althanstrasse 14, Seminarraum 1): 24.10.2011, 07.11.2011, 21.11.2011, 05.12.2011, 12.12.2011, 09.01.2012 (if wished), 16.01.2012 and 30.01.2012 (exam).
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