Animal Behaviour Diploma

Objectives
On completion of the course students will be able to understand and appreciate a wide variety of the behaviour exhibited by animals in the wild and to a certain extent in the domestic environment. Students will develop an enlightened respect for animals through their diversity and behaviour

The student will receive a thorough grounding in the principles detailed in the programme below.

Detailed lesson objectives are provided on initiating study.

Academic Level and Entry Requirements
According to national framework guidelines, the course is deemed to be Level 2 by the Institute for Animal Care Education.
Because of this, the course has open entry status. Anyone wishing to study the science of animal behaviour can enrol.

Course Structure

Module 1  Developing and Learning
Lesson 1  The Animal at Play
Lesson 2  The Learning Process
Lesson 3  The Development of Behaviour
Lesson 4  Genetics and Behaviour
   
Module 2  Reproductive Behaviour
Lesson 5  Seasonal Breeding
Lesson 6  Migratory Behaviour (1)
Lesson 7  Migratory Behaviour (2)
Lesson 8  The Mating Game
   
Module 3  Social Behaviour
Lesson 9  Territoriality and Aggression
Lesson 10  Communication & Social Behaviour (1)
Lesson 11  Communication & Social Behaviour (2)
Lesson 12  Our Companions

Assessment
Assessment takes the form of question papers and directed report writing. The reports are designed to test the student's ability to understand the modules as a whole. The question papers are designed to test the student’s understanding of the individual concepts within the lessons. Reports (3 in total) represent 70% of the total mark, the questions papers (12 in total) represent the remaining 30%.

Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are £250 for the whole course. We also offer our interest free Easy Payment Scheme.