- Docente: Pietro Milanesi
- Credits: 4
- SSD: BIO/05
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Natural Sciences (cod. 5823)
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from Sep 25, 2023 to Nov 28, 2023
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student possesses the scientific study method and basic knowledge of animal behaviour in relation to the evolution and the environment.
Course contents
The origin of ethology
Ethology concepts: behaviours, stimuli and behavioural bases
Behavioural development and learning
Communication and social behavioural
Reproductive systems, parental care and sexual selection
Behavioural ecology
The study of behaviour
Readings/Bibliography
Slides of the course
Scientific papers suggested during the course
Bogliani, G., Carere, C., Cervo, R., Grasso, D., Luschi, P. (2022). Etologia - Lo studio del comportamento animale. UTET
Alcock, J., Rubenstein, D.R. (2020). Etologia - Un approccio evolutivo. Zanichelli
Teaching methods
Lectures with the support of presentations (PowerPoint)
Practical exercises and videos
Assessment methods
Oral exam based on questions related to the contents of the course
Teaching tools
PC, projector
Office hours
See the website of Pietro Milanesi