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ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR course with CAREERLINE COURSES Australia

http://www.careerlinecourses.com.au/animal-behaviour-courses-onlinedistance-learning.htm

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Why should I study with CAREERLINE courses?

Distance Learning Courses give you the freedom to study at your own pace, at the times of your choice
24 hour access Highly qualified tutors Study from anywhere Optional exams
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Why should I study with CAREERLINE courses?

Payment Plans available from just

$50 a week
100 hours self paced study 8 lessons over 12 months Discounts for multiple course pathways

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FREE eBook with every enrollment


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Course Aims

Identify
Factors affecting animal behaviour Abnormal animal behaviour and ways to reduce dependence on humans

Describe
The influence of genes on animal behaviour different ways that animals learn and effects of learning on behaviour

Discuss
Psychological implications of different handling techniques
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Course Aims

Explain
How animals perceive and respond to stimuli The influence of environment factors The social influences on animal aggression, play, sexual behaviour, communication and other behaviour

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Tigers showing affection

Lessons

1. Introduction: Influences and motivation


What is behaviour Causes of behaviour Reactive, active and cognitive behaviour Conditioning

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2. Genetics and Behaviour


Understanding biology Natural selection Genetic variation Development of behaviour Behavioural genetics

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3. Animal Perception and Behaviour


How animals perceive things What stimulates them Instinct Neural control Sensory processes

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4. Behaviour and the Environment


Coordination Orientation Homeostasis Acclimatisation Circadian rhythms Biological clocks Reproductive cycles

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5. Social Behaviour
Animal Societies Aggression Social constraints Social order Play Biological clocks Communication

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6. Learning
Instinct and Learning Conditioning and learning Extinction and habituation Instrumental learning Reinforcement Operant behaviour Biological and cognitive aspects of learning

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7. Handling Animals
The student has a choice of which types of animals to focus on, though a variety will still be covered

Psychological affects of different handling techniques Training animals

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8. Behavioural Problems
Abnormal behaviour Domestication of animals Reducing human contact Reducing human dependence

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Lessons

An assignment for each lesson


All assignments marked by the school's tutors Returned with suggestions and comments Extra readings assigned if needed

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Enroll today!

Enrol today here: http://www.careerlinecourses.com.au/animalbehaviour-courses-online-distance-learning.htm Have Questions: info@careerlinecourses.com (+61) 7 55368783 Or within Australia 1300 172882
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