FdSc Animal Behaviour and Psychology

Year 1

Core modules

• Animal Training (ASR113)

  This module provides the student with an introduction to animal training techniques in a range of species. The fundamental principles of training are discussed at length, followed by detailed sessions with guest speakers and practical experience of how animals are trained.

• Health and Welfare of Animals (CORN1003)

  This module gives students an understanding of the ethical and practical considerations required to maintain health in animals in a variety of contexts and how to detect ill health.

• Key Professional Skills (CORN1005)

  This module parameterises the internal and external factors that defines the relevant employment sector, providing students with the knowledge and skills to begin positioning themselves professionally within that field. PESTLE factors for the industry will be covered as well as specific personal, professional and employability skills required for both academic study and the workplace

• Evolutionary Theories (CORN178)

  This module provides an introduction to the origins of the earth and theories of evolution.

• Anthrozoology (CORN182)

  Anthrozoology explores the relationships between humans, and animals as food; companions; workers; religious entities, scapegoats in society and experimental subjects. Domestication is compared and contrasted with non-domestication; and beliefs and cultural differences in the treatment of animals considered in the impact on animal welfare around the world

• Psychological Principles (CORN186)

  Students will be introduced to and develop knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of psychology including developmental, cognitive, biological, clinical, social, and comparative psychology in relation to animal behaviour as well as gaining an insight into the importance of individual differences and data analysis in psychological studies.

• Fundamentals of Animal Behaviour (CORN1006)

  This module is designed to give the student a thorough grounding in the theories of animal behaviour and knowledge of behavioural research. Students are expected to undertake a small behavioural survey as part of the module assessment along with a theory test.

Final year

Core modules

• Animal Behaviour Management and Therapy (CORN2008)

  This module introduces the student to the various applications for animal behaviour management which are currently being developed and being applied to an increasingly diverse number of species, and the application of scientific principles to modify an animals behaviour for the benefit of both animal and owner/keeper.

• Animal Behaviour in Practice (CORN2009)

• Education and Interpretation in Public Spaces (CORN219)

• Applied Psychology (CORN231)

• Individual Research Project (NQS219)

  This module gives students the opportunity to conduct their own research project. Student involvement and responsibility stretches from project conception and planning, literature research, analysis and interpretation of data to report writing and presentation.

• Primate Behavioural Ecology and Conservation (CORN2028)

  This module explores some aspects of the behaviour of primates, including how they learn and behave in natural and captive situations, and how this research informs conservation strategies.