300557 VO Human-Animal Interactions (Anthropozoology) (2016S)
evolutionary functions and mechanisms, animals as social partners, species management
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Language: German
Examination dates
Wednesday
06.07.2016
15:00 - 16:00
Seminarraum 3
Tuesday
27.09.2016
14:00 - 15:00
Seminarraum 3
Thursday
23.03.2017
15:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
Lecturers
Classes
Termine:
11. Mai 2016, 9:00 - 14:00 im Übungsraum 3
12. Mai 2016, 9:00 - 16:00 im Übungsraum 2
1. Juni 2016, 9:00 - 14:00 im Übungsraum 3
2. Juni 2016, 9:00 - 16:00 im Übungsraum 2
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Aims, contents and method of the course
It is typically hiuman to engage in individualized relationships with companion animals; human-animal relations increase in importance in modern societies. It will be discussed on the base of evolutionary history and biological factors, why this is so and why it is possible to engage in social relationships with animals. The focus is on the basic mechanisms rather than the applzied side, such as animals in therapy.
Assessment and permitted materials
Final exam in for of a seminar where students present a summary of the paper they read and have to discuss the topical contents of the course.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To reach an understanding of the social nature of human-animal companionship, also as a base for the building emotionally reasonable relationships with animals and as a base for ethics. Presenting the relevant facts from comparative organismic biology.
Examination topics
Classical lecturing based on ppt. Discussing topics with the students. Each student will read and digest one relevant paper from the scientific literature.
Reading list
relevante Journale, z.B. Anthrozoös; wird im Zuge der LV besprochen
Association in the course directory
MVN W-7, UF MA BU 01, UF MA BU 04
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