Animal Behaviour WF-OB-POAB
1. Zoo field classes – wild animal behavior in artificial environment (3 hour classes)
2. Field classes - Behavior of domesticated animals: observing dogs in the presence of humans and other dogs at dog shows or during training. (3 hour classes)
3. Field classes – Behavior of wild animals adapted to life in human environments, based on observations of animals in urban parks (3 hour classes)
4. Auditory classes - Reproductive behaviors: mate choice, mating systems, parental care, relationships among offspring. (2 hour classes)
5. Auditory classes - Animal communication (2 hour classes)
6. Presentation of the selected topic (2 hour classes)
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Term 2025/26_Z:
1. Zoo field classes – wild animal behavior in artificial environment (6 hour classes) |
(in Polish) E-Learning
(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych
Course coordinators
Term 2025/26_Z: | Term 2026/27_Z: | Term 2022/23_Z: | Term 2019/20_Z: | Term 2024/25_Z: | Term 2021/22_Z: | Term 2023/24_Z: | Term 2020/21_Z: |
(in Polish) Opis nakładu pracy studenta w ECTS
Term 2021/22_Z: Direct workload
Participation in classes 30 hours
Program consultations 30 hours
Total 60 hours
Own work:
1. Familiarization with literature in English 60 hours
2. Preparation for passing classes (presentation in English) 60 hours
Total 120 hours
Total: direct workload and own work 180 hours/6ECTS
| Term 2022/23_Z: Direct workload
Participation in classes 30 hours
Program consultations 30 hours
Total 60 hours
Own work:
1. Familiarization with literature in English 60 hours
2. Preparation for passing classes (presentation in English) 60 hours
Total 120 hours
Total: direct workload and own work 180 hours/6ECTS
| Term 2023/24_Z: Direct workload
Participation in classes 30 hours
Program consultations 30 hours
Total 60 hours
Own work:
1. Familiarization with literature in English 60 hours
2. Preparation for passing classes (presentation in English) 60 hours
Total 120 hours
Total: direct workload and own work 180 hours/6ECTS
| Term 2024/25_Z: Direct workload
Participation in classes 30 hours
Program consultations 30 hours
Total 60 hours
Own work:
1. Familiarization with literature in English 60 hours
2. Preparation for passing classes (presentation in English) 60 hours
Total 120 hours
Total: direct workload and own work 180 hours/6ECTS
| Term 2025/26_Z: Direct participation in classes: 30 hours / 1 ECTS point
Independent work – preparation
of a presentation on a given topic: 30 hours /1 ECTS point
Total: 60 hours /2.0 ECTS points | Term 2026/27_Z: Direct participation in classes: 15 hours 0.5 ECTS points
Independent work – preparation
of a presentation on a given topic: 15 hours 0.5 ECTS points
Total: 30 hours 1.0 ECTS points |
Subject level
(in Polish) Punkty ECTS
Learning outcome code/codes
Type of subject
Preliminary Requirements
Learning outcomes
Knowledge:
W 10: The student knows and understands basic conceptual categories in a foreign language within the field of biological sciences.
Skills:
U 03:The student understands how to use source information in Polish and foreign languages, and how to conduct analyses, syntheses, summaries, critical evaluations, and draw sound conclusions based on these sources.
U 16:The student understands how to apply their language skills in accordance with the requirements for the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), specifically:
communicating fluently and spontaneously, using various communication channels and techniques, to an extent that allows for effortless conversation with foreigners on general topics as well as subjects related to their field of study;
producing texts that meet formal requirements—based on gathered information—covering a wide range of general topics and subjects related to their field of study; and defending their own arguments during discussions.
Assessment criteria
A maximum of 2 absences is permitted.
The course is assessed via an oral presentation based on a selected publication concerning animal behavior, combined with an analysis of a specific behavior observed during fieldwork.
Active participation in discussions—including asking substantive questions during other students' presentations—may result in an increase of the final grade by 0.5 points.
For a grade of 5: discussion of a selected publication on animal behavior and analysis of a behavior observed during fieldwork (case study), including discussion and original conclusions based on the latest literature.
For a grade of 4: discussion of a selected publication on animal behavior and analysis of a behavior observed during fieldwork (case study), including original conclusions.
For a grade of 3: discussion of a selected publication on animal behavior and analysis of a behavior observed during fieldwork (case study).
Bibliography
Required literature:
students will receive original publications available in the UKSW library e-resources consistent with the topic being discussed
Additional literature:
Matyjasiak P., Jabłoński P., Olejniczak I., Boniecki P. (2000). Imitating the initial evolutionary stage of a tail ornament. Evolution 54 (2): 704-711.
Matyjasiak P., Jabłoński P., Olejniczak I., Boniecki P., Lee S.-D. (2000). Examining the cost of experimentally imitated ornaments. Ethology 106 (7): 665-668.
Matyjasiak P., Jabłoński P., Olejniczak I., Boniecki P., Lee S.-D. (1999). Foraging cost of a long tail ornament: an experiment with sand martin females. Ethology 105 (6): 521-530.
Kozakiewicz A., Boniecki P. 1994 – Intra- and interspecyfic behaviours in Bank Vole and Striped Field Mouse under enclosure conditions - Acta Theriol. 39:29-36.
Olejniczak I., Boniecki P. 2023 Z psem po kulturę. Kwartalnik Związku Kynologicznego w Polsce , PIES, Nr.4(392): 27-31, zkwp.pl
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Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: