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Sociobiology

Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП

Second

2025/2026

2 Semester

5

PR19.3 Apply existing research methods, develop and implement new research methods and technologies to address specific scientific, theoretical, and applied problems in zoology. PR20.3 Develop a systematic approach to the analysis and interpretation of new findings on the organization and functioning of animal organisms at the organismal and population levels, drawing on advanced knowledge acquired through professionally oriented practical courses.

Full-time form

1. Know the morpho-physiological features of the main types of animals and the main provisions of the synthetic theory of evolution. 2. Be able to analyze professional literature. 3. Have basic skills in using specialized computer programs for presenting data in text format, search and analysis of information in specialized professional journals and the Internet.

The discipline "Sociobiology" is a discipline of free choice of students. Within the discipline "Sociobiology" students have the opportunity to get acquainted with the structural and functional organization of social animals in terms of theory of evolution, as well as - the biological basis of human society and, in particular, the biological essence of phenomena such as group hierarchy, culture, rituals, and others. Theoretically the core of the discipline "Sociobiology" consists of such sciences as general zoology and ecology. However, it is closely related to disciplines such as evolutionary theory, biodiversity, physiology of animal behavior, animal communication systems, and more.

1. Immelmann, K. (2012). Introduction to ethology. Springer Science & Business Media. 2. Huntingford, F. A. (2013). Animal conflict. Springer Science & Business Media. 3. Colgan, P. (2013). Animal motivation. Springer Science & Business Media. 4. Gould, J.L. (1982). Ethology: The mechanisms and evolution of behavior. N-Y, London. 5. Wilson, E.O. (1998). Sociobiology. Cambridge: Belknap Press of Harvard Univ. Press. 6. Matushkina N.O., Stetzun H.A. (2019). Functional morphology of the sting in two digger wasps (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) with different types of prey transport. Arthropod Structure and Development, 52, 1-10.

Lectures, practical classes, independent study

Semester assessment: 1. Assessment Tests 1: РН 1.1–2.1 – 40 points / 20 points. 2. Assessment of Creative Assignments: РН 1.2–4.1 – 20 points / 10 points. Final assessment: in the form of an exam

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