| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | 214401304104 | WILD ANIMAL BEHAVIORS | Compulsory | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Short Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| Understanding the behavior of wild animals in their habitats, understanding the behavioral mechanisms that enable animals to survive in their life cycle |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Bahadır AKMAN |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Learns the basic principles of wild animal behavior | | 2 | List the basic methods of behavioral research | | 3 | Describes behavioral patterns of wild animals for survival |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Daytime Class |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Scientists who contributed to behavioral science, introduction of methods used in behavioral science, history of behavioral science - approaches to behavioral science; Behavior Genetics - Neural basis of behavior, Psychology and study of animal behavior (associated learning-habit-classical conditioning-operant conditioning); Instinct and Learning - Development of behavior; Physiology of behavior - Rhythms of Behavior; Communication in animals (Courtship behavior - Pheromones, Communication within social groups); Orientation and Migration - Animal Common Sense. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Historical development of ethology | | | | 2 | Basic concepts of wild animal behavior. Methods used in behavioral research. | | | | 3 | Behaviors that come with birth. | | | | 4 | Learning behaviors in wild animals | | | | 5 | Feeding behaviors in wild animals | | | | 6 | Social behavior in wild animals | | | | 7 | Midterm | | | | 8 | Exploration, curiosity and play behaviors | | | | 9 | Reproductive behavior in wild animals | | | | 10 | Social behavior in animals. | | | | 11 | Communication mechanisms in wild animals | | | | 12 | Nesting behavior in wild animals | | | | 13 | Hunting strategies in wild animals, Intelligence level in wild animals | | | | 14 | End of Year Exam | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| 1 – Bolhuis J.J., Giraldeau, L., 2005. The Behavior of Animals, Mechanisms, function, and evolution. Blackwell publ., 1-515.
2 – Krebs, JR., Davies NB., 2008. Behavioral Ecology, Blackwell Publishing,453 pp.
3 – Goodenough J., McGuire, B., Wallace, RA 2001. Perspectİves on animal behavior. John Wiley and sons inc. 542 pp |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Homework | 2 | 20 | 40 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | LO2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | | LO3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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