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Overview
What you will study
In The Darker Side of Animal Behaviour course offered by University of Oxford , phenomena that humans may deem unsavoury are used as pretexts to talk about various aspects of evolutionary strategy and adaptation.
We will look at examples across the animal kingdom, analyse case studies, do collaborative exercises and engage in discussions. The contents are strongly based in research, and the topic is presented in a novel, transformative way. The day aims to be interactive and inclusive, and is a perfect fit for anyone with an interest in wildlife - and a sense of adventure.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Mate selection – from penis fencing and traumatic insemination, to sexual cannibalism and unisexual vertebrates
- Family life – including siblicide, matriphagy and a variety of parenting strategies
- Does it pay to cheat? Game theory in interspecific interactions
- From cooperation to parasitism
- When relationships between species turn sour
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Animal Science View 73 other Short Courses in Animal Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The day aims to be interactive and inclusive, and is a perfect fit for anyone with an interest in wildlife - and a sense of adventure.
Tuition Fee
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International
99 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 99 GBP for the full programme during 1 days. -
National
99 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 99 GBP for the full programme during 1 days.
Living costs for Oxford
939 - 1530 GBP /month
Living costs
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