Fundamental Animal Behavior and Ecology
Numbering Code |
G-SCI54 59623 LB70 G-SCI54 59623 LB69 |
Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, First semester | |
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Number of Credits | 1 | Course Type | Lecture | |
Target Year | Master's students | Target Student | ||
Language | Japanese and English | Day/Period | Intensive | |
Instructor name |
SUGIURA HIDEKI (Wildlife Research Center Associate Professor) MITANI YOKO (Wildlife Research Center Professor) YAMAMOTO SHINYA (Institute for Advanced Study Associate Professor) TOKUYAMA NAHOKO (Wildlife Research Center Assistant Professor) |
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Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This course introduces basic methodology of ecology and ethology of wild animals. It also introduces practical skills for field research. |
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Course Goals | To learn basic knowledge, methodology and skill for ecological and behavioral studies of wild animals. | |||
Schedule and Contents |
1-2. Introduction of field research and behavioral study of wild animals 3-4. Safety measures of wild life research, basic skills for field research 5-6. Sampling methods of behavioral study |
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Course Requirements | Basic knowledge of biology is required. | |||
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Review the knowledge and skills that are necessary for your own research. | |||
Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Measuring Behaviour: An Introductory Guide 3rd Edition, Paul Martin & Patrick Bateson, (Cambridge University Press), ISBN:9780521535632 |