Summative assessment
Class test 1.5 hours (100%).

This will be a short answer test where students will be asked to answer a few questions (three or four) from a larger choice. The class test will be used to assess learning outcomes 1, 2 & 3

Formative learning
Students will be given example questions in seminars which will be used as a formative learning experience. A seminar session will incorporate students writing extended answer plans for example questions and receiving feedback on these within the session.

PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 and 2 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:

Resit - Off campus online exam (open book) 2 hours.

Be registered on the BSc (Hons) Psychology award

Alcock, J. (2013) Animal Behaviour (10th Ed) Sinauer Associates
Davies, N.B., Krebs, J.R., & West, S.A. (2012) An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology (4th Ed). Wiley-Blackwell
Manning, A. & Dawkins, M. S. (2012) An Introduction to Animal Behaviour (6th Ed) Cambridge. Cambridge Press
Papini, M. R. (2008) Comparative Psychology: Evolution & Development of Behaviour. London: Psychology Press

Blackboard VLE

This module introduces students to the evolutionary foundations of human behaviour. It describes in what areas comparisons are made between human and animal behaviour and the uses made of these comparisons. Areas discussed include including communication and language, instincts and learning, and intelligence. Differences and similarities between animals and humans are discussed and the validity of drawing comparisons is examined. The methodologies used to study animal behaviour are described and their strengths and weaknesses discussed.

The module will be taught through weekly one hour lectures which will be supported through a range of activities and reading materials. Bi-weekly 2 hour seminars will further support the lecture content with DVDs, group discussions and debates. Module / assessment support sessions will be available at the end of the module. Students will be required to complete independent comprised of guided reading, assessment preparation and self directed study.

This module will introduce you to the evolutionary foundations of human behaviour. It describes in what areas comparisons are made between human and animal behaviour and the uses made of these comparisons. Areas discussed include including communication and language, instincts and learning, and intelligence. Differences and similarities between animals and humans are discussed and the validity of drawing comparisons is examined. The methodologies used to study animal behaviour are described and their strengths and weaknesses discussed.