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所在平台: Coursera |
课程主页: https://www.coursera.org/learn/cats-and-dogs
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课程名称：关于猫和狗的真相 课程概述：本课程旨在帮助您理解猫狗的行为以及它们如何与您沟通，从而更好地理解它们的需求，增强您与它们的关系。课程分为五个主题：科学的应用、行为与身体语言、感知与感官、人与动物关系中的挑战（包括宠物问题行为）以及如何改善我们照顾的猫狗的生活质量。 课程开始时，我们邀请您思考您的猫狗对您意味着什么，以及您认为对它们重要的是什么。我们将探索猫狗的世界，以及我们与它们的关系如何因地而异并随时间变化。课程中我们将探讨人类是否能够真正了解动物的思想及其通过面部表情和行为所传达的信息。 课程内容涵盖从我们心爱的宠物到流浪狗、收容所中的狗猫及动物福利挑战等多个方面。我们将从动物的视角出发，审视其遗传构成如何影响它们的行为反应和选择。我们还将通过科学的视角来揭穿常见的行为迷思，探讨它们行为的功能和发展。课程将研究它们的感官如何帮助它们与世界互动，以及它们如何与其他动物和我们沟通。 最后，我们将讨论我们是否对猫狗施加了不切实际的期望，这对它们与我们同处一室的能力有何影响。同时，我们还将探讨我们能做些什么来成为更负责任的宠物主人，以确保社会中所有猫狗的福利。课程将探索不同的科学验证方法，帮助您更好地理解您的宠物，丰富它们的生活，并让您成为更有知识和自信的宠物主人。 课程大纲： 1. 科学的应用：了解猫狗的行为，通过它们的视角进行思考，并完成首个测验。 2. 动物行为学：深入研究动物行为的科学，探讨不同品种可能出现的问题，并完成第二个测验。 3. 感官与敏感性：探索猫狗的感官能力及它们如何与环境互动，包括沟通方式，并完成第三个测验。 4. 与人类共处：分析家庭环境如何影响猫狗的适应及其行为，识别焦虑等问题，并完成第四个测验。 5. 我们能做得更好？改善宠物生活质量：总结课程内容，探讨改善猫狗生活质量的方法，并完成第五个测验。 希望您享受这个课程！
Name:The Appliance of Science
Description:In week 1, we provide 'an insight into cats and dogs behaviour: through their eyes'. We will explore cats and dogs of the world and ask you what you cat and dog mean to you, as well as what you feel is important to your cat and dog. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the first of the graded quizzes. We hope you enjoy the MOOC as much as we have enjoyed making it!
Name:Ethology
Description:In week 2, we will we explore ethology, which is the scientific and objective study of non-human animal behaviour, rather than human behaviour, and usually with a focus on behaviour under natural conditions. There will also be an opportunity to look at different breeds of cats and dogs and some of the possible issues that arise from breeding. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the second of the graded quizzes.
Name:Sense and Sensibility
Description:In week 3, we aim to explore cat and dog sensory capabilities and how they interact with their world. We will explore how our cats and dogs communicate with us and each other. We will also examine how their specific senses work and how they use these to operate effectively such as to solve problems, hunt, and play. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the third of the graded quizzes.
Name:Living with humans
Description:In week 4, we explore the domestic environment and how our cats and dogs adjust to this (or not). We will also discuss what behaviours may arise due to the unrealistic expectations that we may impose on our pets. The videos this week, will help you recognise the signs of fear, frustration, and anxiety, as well as other behavioural problems in cats and dogs. At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the fourth graded quiz.
Name:Can We Do Better? Improving Pet Quality of Life
Description:In the final week of the course we want to reflect on what we have learned so far and start to consider how we can make changes. In doing so, improving our beloved cats and dogs lives for the better, for example through enriching their environment, training, and appropriate care at all stages of their lives (from kittens/puppies through to old age). At the end of the week, you will be able to complete the fifth and final of the graded quizzes.
What is your cat revealing to you when she purrs? What is your dog expressing when he yawns or wags his tail? Understanding your cat and dog’s behaviour and the way they communicate with you, will enable you to better understand their needs and strengthen your relationship with them. This MOOC is divided into five topics, the appliance of science; behaviour and body language, senses and perception; challenges for the human-animal relationship, including pet problem behaviour; and how to improve the quality of life for cats and dogs in our care. At the start of the course we ask you to consider what you feel is important to your cat/dog and what your cat/dog means to you? We explore the world of cats and dogs and how our relationships with them vary around the world and have changed over time. We ask if we can really know what our animals are thinking or trying to communicate through their facial expressions and behaviours. From our beloved pets to street dogs, shelter dogs/cats and welfare challenges, we explore the world from their perspective and examine how their genetic make-up may influence their behavioural responses and choices. We dispel common behavioural myths by looking through a scientific lens, asking questions about the function and development of their behaviour.. We explore how their senses help them to interact with their world and how they communicate with each other and us! Finally, we ask whether we impose unrealistic expectations on our cats and dogs and how this affects their ability to live alongside us. We ask, what can we do to be more responsible pet owners and to ensure the welfare of all cats and dogs in society? This MOOC explores different scientifically validated methods that can help you to better understand your pet, to enrich their lives and help you to be a more educated and confident pet owner. We hope you enjoy the course!
