Unit details
SLE307 - Behavioural Ecology
| Offered at: | (B Intensive) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 3 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously coded as: | SBB307 |
| Unit chair: | J Arnould |
| Prerequisite: | SBB204 or SLE204 |
| Contact hours: | Intensive mode short course (lectures and project workshops) taught in last week of January and first week of February on Burwood campus. Some assessments due after intensive short course finishes PLUS exam. |
| Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
Content
This unit is designed to enable students to: gain an understanding of the basic principles of behavioural ecology and how the environment influences animal behaviour; further develop skills in analysing, interpreting and critically evaluating scientific data; gain experience in writing scientific reports and making an oral presentation.
Assessment
Group research project (literature search and hypothesis generation 10%, study design 10%, data collection and analysis 10%, write-up 10%) 40%, oral presentation 10%, examination 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1076 | $1076 | $3750 | $3503 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
