Animals in the Anthropocene (C1201L6)

15 credits, Level 6

Spring teaching

Humans have had huge impacts on the natural world and animals have had to respond to these environmental changes. On this module, you’ll investigate the ways in which animals have reacted to anthropogenic environmental change. Across a range of cutting edge case-studies, you’ll investigate:

• rapid adaptation
• changes in population distribution 
• flexibility in behaviour.

You’ll study:

• the science behind our understanding of animals’ responses to anthropogenic change
• the implications for ongoing understanding and mitigation of human wildlife conflict.

You’ll directly builds on the theoretical considerations of animal ecology, evolution and behaviour you’ve previously learned about. It will also be a  complement to project and field-trip work in the development of professional skills.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2026/27. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Biology BSc
• Biology MSci
• Ecology and Conservation BSc
• Ecology and Conservation MSci
• Neuroscience BSc
• Neuroscience MSci
• Neuroscience with Psychology BSc
• Zoology BSc
• Zoology MSci