BL5041 Predators and Prey

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

15

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SCQF level

SCQF level 11

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Planned timetable

tbc

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Module coordinator

Dr M M Webster

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Module Staff

Dr M Webster & Prof G Ruxton

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Module description

Predators and prey are major sources of selection upon each other and sometimes co-evolve in evolutionary arms races. This module will investigate the different behavioural adaptations that have evolved for capturing prey and avoiding being captured respectively, critically evaluating the theoretical bases and evidence for these effects and discussing important gaps in our knowledge. These will include grouping and coordinated movement, camouflage and crypsis and mobbing, among other behaviours.

Assessment pattern

Coursework (x2) and Presentation = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework (x2) and Presentation = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Weekly seminars & 2 practicals

Scheduled learning hours

28

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

115

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.