SCTV630 – Advanced Animal Behaviour
Module code
SCTV630
Module title
Advanced Animal Behaviour
Prescription
To evaluate the normal development of behaviour in young animals, including the relationship of this to the recognition, treatment and prevention of common companion and production animal behaviour problems.
Students completing this module will: recognise common behavioural problems in a range of companion and production animals and the origins of these problems; be able to discuss treatment options and various methods of prevention; be able to advise and assist with treatment and prevention methods including setting up a puppy preschool or a kitten kindy and be able to determine when it is appropriate to refer clients to behavioural specialists.
Programmes
- SC1002
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Not Web enabled
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 75
- Self directed hours
- 75
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply the main learning theories to animal behaviour and training methods
2. Analyse common animal behavioural problems and their causes; including their relationship to the normal development of young animals.
3. Analyse the various treatment and prevention options available to assist the client with resolving animal problem behaviours - Content
- - Recognition of behaviour problems in animals
- Recognition of the causes of behaviour problems in animals
- Treatment options for behaviour problems
- Prevention of behaviour problems
- Client advice and referral options
- Setting up and running a puppy pre school or kitten kindy - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- - Formal lectures and tutorials
- Case studies at work experience
- Behavioural specialist interview about preventative plans
- Audiovisual aids
- Fieldtrips - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment Criteria: Achievement-based.
Students must attain an overall grade of 50 to pass this module. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the lecturer at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
