Basic Concepts in Animal Welfare:

This course provides an overview of the main concepts deal with in the science of animal welfare. We will address the several definitions of welfare, a short history of the science of animal welfare, the phisiological and behavioural mechanisms of coping and the physiology of stress response. In order to maximaise your udnesrtadning of the subject, it is advisable that the partcipants have a a basic understanding of biology and physiology.

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If you love animals, these courses are for you

Ethology is the study of animal behaviour. The growing interest in animals, their welfare and the way humans relate to them has created a demand for courses accessible to the general public. Our aim is to bring the latest scientific discoveries in animal behaviour to the general public with a special interest in animals.

We offer different levels of complexity; an introductory level for those without any previous knowledge of animal behaviour, and a series of advanced level courses for people who would like to specialize or simply acquire more know-how on a particular subject.

Each courses consists of 5 lessons and 5 fora where the students have the opportunity to interact with each other and the tutor. Furthermore we provide live lectures online, where the participants can interact directly with the tutor and with each other in the end of each lesson. To follow these lectures you need to have sound and a microphone attached to your computer. The lectures run on a normal browser.

The subjects discussed in these courses are usually found in University courses in animal behaviour, however, such courses are not opened to the general public. CEI aims to bring this know-how to people who have no time of money to register for a full university degree. Furthermore our courses provide a good background for those who would consider to take a degree in animal behaviour, but would like to have some previous information on the subject before commiting for a full university degree.

For detailed information about the certificate click on the image to download the pdf brochure.

Starting in January 2012.

Registration is now open.

 

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The Online Certificate in Animal Behaviour consists of 5 compulsory courses. Each course it taken individually. The course materials are in English.

Each course consists of 5 lessons. Each lesson consist of downloadable materials, pdfs, powerpoint slides, and a forum. You have one or two weeks to read the materials for each lesson. The reading week is followed by a forum week where you will discuss some questions with the other participants and the tutor.

AB01: Introduction to Animal Behaviour
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
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AB02: Cognitive Ethology
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Tutoring: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
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AB03: The Animal Mind
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
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AB04:From Genes to Behaviour
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
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AB05:Social Behaviour
Starting date: 1 Set 2011
Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
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Online Courses ( Advanced)

AAB01: Methods in Animal Behaviour
Starting date:
Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)


£350
2 Jan 12

AAB02: Behaviour and Genetics
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Tutoring: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)

£350
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AAB03: Evolutionary Processes
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
£350
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AAB04: Living in Groups
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
£350
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AAB05: Social Behaviour (Advanced)
Starting date: 1 Set 2011
Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
£350
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AAB06: Communication
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB07: Co-operation
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB08: Altruism
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB09: Mating Behaviour
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB010: Parental Care
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB011: Play Behaviour
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB012: Animal Conflict
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB013: Decision Making
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB014: Animal Cognition
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB014: Animal Intelligence
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB015: Animal Emotions
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB016: Animal Mind (Advanced)
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB017: Animal Mind (Advanced)
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB018: Cultural Transmission in Animals
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB019: The Evolution of Morality
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
AAB020: Modeling Animal Behaviour
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Course director: Dr Anabela Pinto (PhD)
    
 

 

See also the distance learning courses delivered by our section Ethology Institute.
Animal Behaviour in Animal Welfare:

This course provides an overview of animal behaviour and how it is used to assess the welfare of animals. It starts with an historical overview of the science of psychology, ethology and behavioural ecology. Then it porvides some examples about the evolution and adaptive value of particulars behaviours. Furthemore it address animal cognition, the animal mind, emotions, feelings and sentience.

We will also discuss the meaning and claissfication os abnormal behaviours.

 

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The Welfare of Farm Animals:

This course addresses the main welfare problems in farmed animals, such as housing, husbandry, handling, transport, and slaughter. It also provides alternatives to the provision of good welfare.