Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to
1. The focus of the course is on fundamental concepts in ethology/animal behaviour, with an emphasis on how theories on the evolution of behaviour can be put to a test empirically and general adaptation of birds and animals
2. Know about adaptive features, serial homology, analogy and homology
3. Learn about analysis of water and soil quality
4. Learn about leaf area index and dust holding capacity
5. To study the behaviour of selected birds and animals
Course Outcomes (COs):
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ZOL603 |
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The students will be able to – CO-73 Develop a basic knowledge of animal behaviour and their evolutionary patterns. CO-74 Design and conduct experiments on animal behaviour. CO-75 Learn about behavioural data collection and experimental design, including welfare and ethical implications. CO-76 Gain knowledge on ecological aspects and quantification of different water and soil samples.
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Approach in teaching: Class Lectures, Demonstration, Discussion, Hands on experience, Reading assignments. Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks, Field practical |
Class test Semester end examinations Quiz Solving problems in tutorials Assignments Presentation Individual and group projects
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