ObjectivesAnimals, from insects to humans, exhibit a complex array of responses to their environment and to each other. The science of animal behaviour is about understanding why this is, how such diversity evolves, and its consequences.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - AAB -BTEC National Diploma - 3 Distinctions + interview -Scottish Highers - AAAAA -Irish Leaving Cert. - AAABB -International Baccalaureate - 35 points -Core Requirements - Grade B in GCE A Level Biology plus another A Level science subject (may include Psychology or Geography). A Level and AS Level Chemistry are not essential.
Academic titleAnimal Behaviour MBiolSci
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Behaviour of Humans and Other Animals
-Comparative Physiology
-Evolution
-Genes in Populations
-Introduction to Cell Biology
-Population and Community Ecology
-Principles of Molecular Biology
-Reproduction, Development and Growth
-Information Technology Skills in Biology
-Laboratory Skills in Biology 1
-Laboratory Skills in Biology 2
-Tutorials (Biology)
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Animal Behaviour
-Animal and Plant Science Tutorials
-Data Analysis
-Evolutionary Biology
-Invertebrates
-Vertebrates
-Animal Diversity
-Biology Projects
-Insect Biology
-Animal Population and Community Ecology
-Biodiversity
-Biology Field Course: Peak District
-Freshwater Ecology
-Insects
-Animal Ecology
-Wildlife Forensics
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Project
-Cooperation and Conflict
-Sex and Reproduction
-Social Insects
-Biology Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme
-Dissertation
-Animal Ecology and Behaviour Field Course
-Behaviour Ecology Field Course
-Biology and Ethics
-Community Ecology
-Ecotoxicology
-Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
-Evolution of Terrestrial Ecosystems
-History and Philosophy of Science
-History and Philosophy of Science
-Issues in Conservation Biology
-Molecular Ecology and Conservation Genetics
-Parasitism
-Trends in Biology
-Tropical Rain Forest: Biology Field Course
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Research Project
-Research Dissertation
-Advanced Biological Analysis
-Advanced Trends in Biology
-Research and Study Skills in Biology