BIOL 0216
Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior
Animals do many bizarre and fascinating things. As a scientific discipline, animal behavior covers both proximate causation (developmental, genetic, and physiological) and ultimate causation (adaptation and phylogeny). The adaptationist perspective is central to the course, but environmental regulation of behavior will also be considered. We will cover all the major types of animal behavior, including predator avoidance, foraging, habitat selection, communication, sexual behavior, and social behaviors. Jane Goodall’s work with chimpanzees will be discussed as a case study. Lab exercises involve conducting behavioral experiments with a range of species in the lab and field. Final projects will allow students to develop and conduct their own experiments. Students will gain experience communicating behavioral data in oral presentations and written reports. (BIOL 0140 or BIOL 0145) 3 hrs. lect./ 3 hrs. lab.
Animals do many bizarre and fascinating things. As a scientific discipline, animal behavior covers both proximate causation (developmental, genetic, and physiological) and ultimate causation (adaptation and phylogeny). The adaptationist perspective is central to the course, but environmental regulation of behavior will also be considered. We will cover all the major types of animal behavior, including predator avoidance, foraging, habitat selection, communication, sexual behavior, and social behaviors. Jane Goodall’s work with chimpanzees will be discussed as a case study. Lab exercises involve conducting behavioral experiments with a range of species in the lab and field. Final projects will allow students to develop and conduct their own experiments. Students will gain experience communicating behavioral data in oral presentations and written reports. (BIOL 0140 or BIOL 0145) 3 hrs. lect./ 3 hrs. lab.
- Subject:
- Biology
- Department:
- Biology
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate