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Practical Course in Applied Ethology

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Sébastien Goumon
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:41:12

Abstract

The course will introduce students to basic concepts of applied ethology and to the assessment of behaviour such as agonistic interaction, nursing or response to novelty. This course will focus on practical observations and use of specific coding software. Students will summarize and share what they have learnt through a poster presentation and a video.

Objective

1/ to become familiar with methods used in ethological studies 2/ to carry out live behavioural observations 3/ to illustrate a scientific concept using two medium (poster and video)

Content

You will learn about : 1/What applied ethology is, 2/How to measure behaviour and 3/ Basic concept of ethology such as social dominance, affiliation interactions, nursing behaviour, response to stress. This will put in practice using live observations of animals. Students will use coding softwares in order to analyse the observed behaviour. Students will document their observations using photos and videos, which will be used later for poster and video presentations (see grading system). Grading system: During the course, each student will have to present (poster presentation) a topic of research related to applied ethology. Within 4 weeks after completion of the course: pair of students will create a video (5 min max) on one of the topics described during the course

Resources

Lecture Notes

none

Literature

Martin, P & Bateson, P. Measuring Behaviour. 1993, 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Benotung der Leistung während des Blockkurses sowie der mündlichen Präsentation der Untersuchungsergebnisse und des Berichtes (ca. 10 Seiten). Die Dozierenden geben schriftliches Feedback zum Bericht und es besteht die Möglichkeit, den Bericht nach Überarbeitung ein zweites Mal abzugeben.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Practical Course in Applied Ethology
The course takes place at Agro-Vet Strickhof 29 Juni - 3 July 2020.
No time listed 40 h semesterly

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