Ethology and socioecology
Course: ECOLOGY (Bachelor) FULL-TIME
Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Title
Ethology and socioecology
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5
Learning outcomes
PR03. Understand basic concepts, theoretical and
practical problems in the field of natural sciences,
needed for analysis and decision making
in the field of ecology, environmental protection and optimal
nature management.
PR13. Be able to form effective communication
strategies to convey ideas, problems,
decisions and own experience in the field of ecology.
PR14. Be able to communicate the results of activities to
professional audience and the general public, do
presentations and messages.
PR21. Be able to choose the best methods and
tools for conducting
research, data collection and processing.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Pre-master the courses "Animal Ecology", "Biology", "General Ecology" and
neoecology) ", as well as training in animal ecology.
2. Orient in the basic ecological methods that form the basis for the study of ethological characteristics of different taxonomic and social groups of animals.
3. Be able to organize animal research in laboratory and natural conditions
Course content
The course is devoted to the study of ethological features of different groups
animals during individual development and behavioral traits formed during
phylogeny. Analyzes how animal behavior can affect their survival and ability
to leave descendants. Considers the social behavior of animals and different options for their biocommunication.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Ethology (basics of animal behavior): a textbook for higher education / O. V. Severinovskaya, OE Pakhomov, VK Rybalchenko. - D .: Dnipropetrovsk Publishing House.
nat. University, 2010. - 292 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical classes, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment:
1. Modular test 1 - PH 1.1- 2.2 - 20/10 points.
2. Modular test 2 - PH 1.1-2.2 - 20/10 points.
3. Reports and additions - RN 1.1-3.1 - 20/10 points.
Final assessment in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Vladlen
Тrokhymets
Department of Ecology and Zoology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Department of Ecology and Zoology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center