| Course title | |||||
| 比較行動学実験・実習 [Experiment and Practice on Ethology] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 1 | ||
| Department | Year | 3～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 01rn3101 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 鈴木 馨, 大倉 茂, 澤 佳成 [SUZUKI Kaoru, OHKURA Shigeru, SAWA Yoshinari] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Field Science Center | Office | FS Center's Prefab | Email address | |
| Course description |
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In this course, method of behavioural observation is focused. This is part of the Courses of Experimental Practice Subject, and its completion is recommended for students in the Department of Ecoregion Science. |
| Expected Learning |
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Understanding the method of behavioural observation and the rules of selecting the sampling method for each purpose would be acquired. Students could master the methodology. Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ |
| Course schedule |
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To acquire the behaviour observation method of very fundamental of ethology, practical training is programmed in following schedule. The period of this subject is set based on the Practice Week, which is planned by the Department. Students should give attention to the WEB notice board. 1) Behavioural observation method Short guidance and lecture about the behavioural observation method. 2) Presentation of the plan Each group of students should plan and discuss the behavioural observation design in zoological gardens. 3) Observe animals in zoological garden Practice at Tama Zoological Park. 4) Observe animals in zoological garden Practice at Ueno Zoo. 5) Presentation of the results Each group of students should present and discuss the behavioural observation results in zoological gardens. |
| Prerequisites |
| In addition to hours in classes and time required for completing assignments, students are recommended to prepare for and review the lectures, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University and using the references. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| None. |
| References |
| Will be introduced at the class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Class performance: 50% Report: 50% In principle, students should attend all the classes. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Students should give attention to the WEB notice board. |
| Course keywords |
| Ethology, Data collecting method, Observation, Data analysis, Presentation |
| Office hours |
| Contact by e-mail. |
| Remarks 1 |
| Remarks and details concerning this course will be explained in the first lecture time. |
| Remarks 2 |
| Related URL |
| http://web.tuat.ac.jp/~fswild/ |
| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 1/4/2021 2:19:52 PM |