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BL5121 Current Issues in Marine Mammal Behaviour

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Weeks 5 - 7

Marine mammals are often seen as highly intelligent and complex in their behaviour. This module will investigate such claims by discussing current views and recent advances in the study of marine mammal social behaviour. Each student will present one topic to the class and lead the discussion on it. Topics covered will include brain evolution, dolphin signature whistles, referential communication, cetacean culture, equivalence classes, cooperation and concept formation.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 lecture and 9 seminars spread over 3 weeks.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 1.5-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Re-assessment: 100% exam

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor V Janik
Module coordinator email vj@st-andrews.ac.uk