A lecture, laboratory, and discussion course that examines the principles of animal behavior. Using examples from countless species, the following topics will be explored: animal communication, anti-predator behavior, learning, foraging behaviors, cultural transmission, mate choice and mating systems, cooperation, aggression and territoriality, migration, play, and the evolution of these behaviors. The laboratory exercises for this course will consist of observation, data collection, and the presentation of techniques to assess behavior in the field and the lab. Prerequisites: BIOL 120 and BIOL 121. Fall, even-numbered years.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
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