| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | FBİ669 | ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| This course will help you understand the remarkable behaviors of wild animals from an evolutionary perspective. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Hasan Sevgili |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Can recognize the evolution of animal behavior | | 2 | Knows development, neuronal and hormonal control of animal behavior | | 3 | Can distinguish behavioral diversity among the animals |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Many of us derive inspiration from watching natural history documentaries and their astounding catalogue of wild animal behaviours. In this course, we will explore how scientists study animal behaviour, and in particular how behaviour is shaped by the evolutionary forces of natural and sexual selection. Topics include resource acquisition; avoiding enemies; mate choice and sexual conflict; cues, signals and communication; parental care and social behaviour; and the role of genes, hormones and learning in regulating behavioural diversity. We draw on examples from across the animal kingdom to illustrate the complex mechanisms underlying adaptations, and complement these with natural history videos that highlight key concepts. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction to Animal behavior: Ultimate and Proximate Causes
| | | | 2 | Behavioral Ecology and Alturizm
| | | | 3 | Evolution of Social Behavior
| | | | 4 | The Evolution of Communication
| | | | 5 | Avoiding predators and finding food
| | | | 6 | Habitat selection and territoriality
| | | | 7 | The Evolution of Reproductive Behavior
| | | | 8 | The Evolution of Mating Systems
| | | | 9 | Midterm Exam
| | | | 10 | The Evolution of Parental care
| | | | 11 | The Development of Behavior
| | | | 12 | How Neurons and Hormones Organize Behavior
| | | | 13 | Nervous systems and Behavior
| | | | 14 | Human Behaviour
| | | | 15 | Related papers
| | | | 16 | Final Exam
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
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1. Alcock, J. 2005. Animal Behaviour: An Evolutionary Approach, Sinauer Associates, Inc. .
2. Demirsoy, A. 1995. Kalıtım ve Evrim. Meteksan Yayınları, 534 pp.
3. Futuyma, D. J. 2009. Evolution. Evrim (Türkçeye çeviri editörleri, A. Kence, N. Bozcuk) Palme yayınevi, 2008.
Other books
1 Campell, N. A. ve Reece, J. B. 2008. Biology. Türkçe Çeviri (eds. E. Gündüz, A. Demirsoy,
İ. Türkan). Palme Yayınevi
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| SUM | 0 | |
| SUM | 0 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Self Study | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Individual Study for Homework Problems | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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