Zachowanie zwierząt Field of study: Cognitive Science
Programme code: W1-N1KO19.2024

Module name: Zachowanie zwierząt
Module code: KO1_ZZ
Programme code: W1-N1KO19.2024
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Celem modułu jest wprowadzenie i ugruntowanie wiedzy na temat etologii, ekologii behawioralnej, psychologii ewolucyjnej, a także wskazanie wzajemnych relacji między tymi dyscyplinami oraz istotnych zasad i mechanizmów rządzących zachowaniami indywidualnymi i społecznymi na wybranych przykładach zwierząt. Ważnym elementem zajęć będzie wypracowanie umiejętności śledzenia tych relacji w społecznym otoczeniu człowieka. Studentki i studenci w trakcie zajęć poznają m.in historię badań etologicznych, założenia etologii, ekologii behawioralnej, psychologii ewolucyjnej, metody badawcze, zachowania społeczne i rozrodcze.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Ma świadomość zróżnicowania pojęciowego i metodologicznego nauk behawioralnych oraz ich znaczenia dla kognitywistyki, a także zdaje sobie sprawę z różnych problemów i trudności badań interdyscyplinarnych w tym obszarze. [KO1_ZZ_1]
 KO1_W02 [4/5]
Ma zaawansowaną wiedzę na temat etologii zwierząt jako części nauk biologicznych, zna i rozumie jej problematykę, terminologię, metody i narzędzia istotne ze względu na badania dotyczące poznania oraz rozumie jej związek z pozostałymi obszarami kognitywistyki. [KO1_ZZ_2]
 KO1_W04 [4/5]
Ma zaawansowaną wiedzę na temat badań dotyczących etologii człowieka z obszau psychologii oraz ich miejsce w naukach o poznaniu. [KO1_ZZ_3]
 KO1_W05 [3/5]
Potrafi zaprojektować i zinterpretować kognitywistyczne badania w zakresie zachowań zwierząt. [KO1_ZZ_4]
 KO1_U05 [3/5]
Bezbłędnie posługuje się terminologią i pojęciami z zakresu etologii. [KO1_ZZ_5]
 KO1_U07 [5/5]
Przyjmuje postawę otwartą na fakty związane z różnorodnoścą form zachowania zwierząt oraz wyraża gotowość do zmiany opinii w świetle dostępnych danych i argumentów. [KO1_ZZ_6]
 KO1_K01 [5/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
discussion classes [KO1_ZZ_k] 12 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work KO1_ZZ_2 KO1_ZZ_3 KO1_ZZ_4 KO1_ZZ_5
lecture [KO1_ZZ_w] 8 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01]  		course work KO1_ZZ_1 KO1_ZZ_2 KO1_ZZ_3 KO1_ZZ_5 KO1_ZZ_6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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