SLE397 - Sensory Neurobiology and Behaviour

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(G)

Credit point(s):1
Previously coded as:

SBB397

EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:

P Guevara Fiore

Prerequisite:

One of SBB211, SLE211, SBB204 or SLE204

Contact hours:

 2 x 1 hour lectures per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

This unit considers how, why and when animals transfer information to others and the impact on behavioural patterns. It addresses the mechanisms underlying these communication methods, the constraints acting on information transfer and the evolutionary implications of such constraints. Using guided reading and problem solving the students will be encouraged to think critically about experimental design and to evaluate the literature.

Assessment

Written assignment 30%, class test (small group work problem solving) 10%, reading test (online test of outside reading) 10%, examination 50%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$565$565$1006$3450$3260

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.