MBiolSci Animal Behaviour

Comments about MBiolSci Animal Behaviour - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  Animals, 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 title
  Animal Behaviour MBiolSci
• Course description
  This 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    

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