BIOL 3630

Field Methods-Animal Behaviour

Lec 01 and Lab B01 selected

First-hand experience in studying animal behaviour in the field. Day-long field exercises teach basic methods, then students plan, conduct, write up, and orally present a 5-day project of their own.

Sections

Lecture
Lab

From the syllabus

From the Summer 2023 syllabus by Andy Horn. Open the PDF

Grading

20%ExamJune 26, tentative
30%Lab reportsDue day after each lab or TBA
15%Written proposalJune 27, tentative
35%Final reportJuly 4

Course rules

Attendance
Full attendance and participation are expected.
Late work
Late work may be graded after feedback and may be assessed using more demanding criteria.
Missed coursework
Missed coursework cannot be accommodated except in exceptional circumstances, at the instructor’s discretion.
Group work
Students may work in groups but must submit separate write-ups, graded independently.
Field trips
Labs and field trips may be cancelled or added depending on weather and class progress.

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