Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation &
Assessment
COURSE SPECIFICATION
Animal Behaviour 4014342
Biology Department College of Applied Sciences
Umm Al-Qura University
Revised November 2015
Course Specification
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Institution : Umm Al-Qura University
College/Department : College of Applied Sciences / Biology Department A Course Identification and General Information
1. Course title and code: Animal Behaviour (4014342) 2. Credit hours: 2
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs) Biology
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Dr. Omaimah Abdulrahman M. Maghrabi / Dr. Raya Ali Soltan
5. Level/year at which this course is offered Eighth level
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) Fauna of Saudi Arabia (4014321) 7. Co-requisites for this course (if any) None
8. Location if not on main campus
B Objectives
1. Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.
• To acquire students with an importance of the animal behavioural study.
• To acquire students with kinds of animal behaviour.
• Natural and vital factors affecting the behavior of animals.
• Hormones and behaviour
• Genetics and behaviour
• To explain some of the habits and natures in animals
2. Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (eg increased use of IT or web based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)
• Annual review of course by departmental studying plan committee.
• Updating the course with latest developments in the field.
• Updating course resources using internet materials.
• PowerPoint presentations work for different types of behavior by dividing students into groups
• Comparison of course topics with those equivalent courses given in local and international institutions.
C. Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or Handbook should be attached)
1 Topics to be Covered
Topic No of
Weeks
Contac t hours General Introduction and Development of animal behaviour 1 1
Methods of adaptive behaviour (finding food, hostility, avoiding predators, simulation, parental care , research and survey)
1 2
Analytical study of one animal communities 1 2
Physiological and genetic effects on animal behaviour 1 2
Components of the innate and acquired behaviour (Taxes, Reflexes, Instincts, Learning, Reasoning)
1 2
Mid exam 1 2
Behaviour as response to a stimulus 1 2
Innate Behaviour learning interaction 1 2
Behaviour of communication between animals 1 2
Communication between animals and humans, chemical communication by pheromones
1 2
Pattern of sexual Behaviour 1 2
Migration and knowledge of trends in animals, social and biological reproduction
1 2
Habits and natures in animals General Revision
1 2
2 Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture: 13 Tutorial: 26 Practical/Fieldwork /Internship:
Other:
3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an average :for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)
4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:
• A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;
• A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or skill;
• The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in the domain concerned.
a. Knowledge
(i) Description of the knowledge to be acquired
• Methods of studying animal behaviour.
• Effect of hormones on the behaviour
• Latest developments in the field of animal behaviour and its applications.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge
• In-class lecturing (using PowerPoint presentation and illustrations)
• Activities and assignments.
(iii) Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired
• Mid-term and final exams
• Evaluation of activities and assignments.
b. Cognitive Skills
(i) Cognitive skills to be developed
• Record and describe animal behaviour.
• Search and analyze of behavioural date
• Use computers and internet to analyze behavioural date.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills
• Use of behavioural illustrations
• Field training.
• Activities and assignments
(iii) Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills
• Mid-term and final exams
• Evaluation of field reports and observation
• Evaluation of Activities and assignments
c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
(i) Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed
• Ability to work in a team to conduct a specific task.
• Ability to work independently to make field observation.
• Ability to present results of work to classmates.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities
• Using power point presentation and behavioural illustration.
• Assigning individual Photography and filming the video for the behavior of different animals from the natural environment
• Individual and group discussion
(iii) Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility
• Assessment of field reports.
• Assessment of collective performances during the lecture and discuss student
d. Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills
(i) Description of the skills to be developed in this domain.
• Ability to work in a team to conduct a specific project.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to computers and internet to search and restore the embryonic information.
• Ability to analyze different kinds of animal behaviour.
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
• Promoting students to submit activities, assignments and writing reports.
(iii) Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills
• Evaluating the field written reports
• Evaluating activities and assignments
e. Psychomotor Skills (if applicable)
(i) Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required
• Enhance the ability to self-confidence and Leadership development with student
(ii) Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills
• Encourage the student to explain presentations and analyse the types of animal behaviour.
(iii) Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills
• Appreciation for the excellent student in front of the group.
5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester Assess
ment
Assessment task (eg. essay, test, group project, examination etc.)
Week due Proportion of Final Assessme nt
1 Class activates (activities and homework) 4-12 10 % 2
Photos directly for various types of animal behaviours of nature
9-10 5 %
3 Mid Exam. 6 25 %
4 Final Exam. 15 60 %
D. Student Support
1. Arrangements for availability of faculty for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time faculty are available each week)
• Direct supervision by staff member over presentations.
• Office hours 6 hr/ week
E Learning Resources 1. Required Text(s)
• Mc Farland , D. (1985). Animal Behavior . oxford , U.K.
2. Essential References
• Sohn alcok (1999) Animal behaviour , an evolutionary Approch, U.S.A.
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
• Barnard, C.J. (1983) . Animal behaviour , Ecology and Evolution . U.K.
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc behavior.com ww.animal
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5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations
• Microsoft office package
F. Facilities Required
Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.) 1. Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)
• Modern lecture rooms.
2. Computing resources
• Provide classroom Internet network
3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)
Not applicable
G Course Evaluation and Improvement Processes
1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching
• Distribution of questionnaires for course evaluation by students.
• Students- faculty meetings.
2 Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department
• Peer consultation by departmental specialized committee.
• Self-evaluation of the program by the departmental studying plan committee.
3. Processes for Improvement of Teaching
• Implementation of suggestions by departmental specialized committee.
• Periodic maintenance of the equipment used for classroom
4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (eg. check marking by an independent faculty member of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of a sample of assignments with a faculty member in another institution)
• Reviewing assessments by staff member/chairman/special committee when required and instructed by higher administration at the end of each
semester.
5. Describe the planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.
• Comparison of course with equivalent courses.
• Reviewing course topics annually by the departmental specialized committee.
• Refreshment of teaching resources to ensure updating of knowledge.
• Use of statistics for course evaluation by students to improve the course.
Name of faculty member responsible for the course
Dr. Omaimah Abdulrahman M. Maghrabi / Dr. Raya Ali Soltan
