ENV 270 Animal Behavior
Explores the mechanisms and evolution of animal behavior, including neural, hormonal, and genetic processes that control behavior. Topics include methods for observation and quantifications of behavior and the natural selection and evolution of behavior, such as foraging, anti-predator defenses, mating systems and sexual selection, social behavior, communication, parental care, kin selection and recognition, aggression and territoriality. Fees: Fees may be required for field trips.
Prerequisite
A grade of C or better in
BIO 113 and
BIO 113L, permission of the faculty member who will be supervising the research
Offered
Fall