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Animal Behavior (BIO 460)

Term: Academic Year 2012-13 - Fall

Faculty

Katie J Stumpf
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Schedule

Thu, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM (9/4/2012 - 9/10/2012) Location: MAIN LJCSE 125
Thu, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM (9/4/2012 - 12/14/2012) Location: MAIN LJCSE 112
Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM (9/5/2012 - 9/10/2012) Location: MAIN LJCSE 119
Mon-Wed-Fri, 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM (9/5/2012 - 12/14/2012) Location: MAIN LJCSE 112

Description

This course introduces students to major concepts and theories in animal behavior. Topics include neural and hormonal mechanisms, communication, foraging and reproductive behavior, mating systems, and sociality. The course is grounded heavily in an evolutionary approach to these topics. Course Fee. Prerequisite: BIO 234

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