ANIMAL ETHOLOGY
| Title | ΗΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΖΩΩΝ / ANIMAL ETHOLOGY |
| Code | ΖΟ.ENB.7.11 |
| Faculty | Sciences |
| School | Biology |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Alexandra Staikou |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 40001684 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīma Viologías (2017-sīmera)
Registered students: 75
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Total Hours | 190 |
| Class ID | 600121655
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Class Schedule
| Building | Βιολογίας |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Ι2 (208) |
| Calendar | Monday 09:00 to 11:00 |
| Building | Σχ. Θετικών Επιστημών - νέο κτίριο - Ανατολ. πτέρυγα |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Α22 (191) |
| Calendar | Tuesday 17:00 to 20:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600121655
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Learning Outcomes
The course aims at introducing the student to the study of Animal behaviour. This aim is achieved through the study of topics related to the patterns of animal learning, the ways of communication, movement, migration and homing. Also other cases studied are related to feeding and anti-predator behaviour, mating behaviour, territoriality and biotic interactions.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to Ethology. Development and evolution of behavior. Instinct and learning. Animal communication. Habitat selection. Territoriality. Homing. Migration. Feeding and anti-predator behavior. Mating behavior and Mating Systems. Sexual selection. Male rivalry. Female choice. Sperm competition. Biotic interactions. Biotic factors. Intraspecies interrelationships. Social behavior. Altruism. Group selection. Kin selection. Parental care. Cooperation. Habitat selection and mating behavior in seabirds.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 26 | 1.0 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 39 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 40 | 1.6 | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 45 | 1.8 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written exams (75%)project (25%)
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
ΗΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΖΩΩΝ. ΜΙΑ ΠΡΑΚΤΙΚΗ ΠΡΟΣΕΓΓΙΣΗ Χ. ΧΙΝΤΗΡΟΓΛΟΥ, Α. ΣΤΑΙΚΟΥ, Β. ΓΚΟΥΤΝΕΡ UNIVERSITY STUDIO PRESS 2007 ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟΝΙΚΗ
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (8TH ED.) JOHN ALCOCK SINAUER ASSOCIATE, INC. 2005 USA
Additional bibliography for study
ΗΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΖΩΩΝ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΠΡΩΤΟ Πασχαλίνα Κυριακοπούλου Σκλαβούνου
ΗΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΖΩΩΝ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΔΕΥΤΕΡΟ Βασίλειος Γκούτνερ
ΗΘΟΛΟΓΙΑ ΖΩΩΝ ΜΕΡΟΣ ΤΕΤΑΡΤΟ Σεξουαλική και κοινωνική συμπεριφορά Αλεξάνδρα Στάικου
Last Update
19-06-2017
