BIOL 4432 Animal Behavior
Lectures introduce students to the biological basis of animal behavior. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary explanations of: behavioral genetics and development, neural and hormonal mechanisms, instincts and learning, reproductive, and social behavior. Laboratory projects introduce students to laboratory and field methods for observing, quantifying, analyzing, and reporting animal behavior. Typical research projects address: sensory mechanisms, chemical and vocal communication signals, and dynamic behavioral interactions.
Prerequisite
Junior standing and completion of 12 hours in Biology.
Offered
As scheduled