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BSC 514 Studying Animal Behavior
叠厂颁听514听听Studying Animal Behavior听听(3 credit hours)听听
Studies in the behavior of vertebrate and invertebrate animals, focusing on the mechanisms and evolution of animal behavior. Topics include neural, hormonal, and genetic bases of behavior; foraging; anti-predator defenses; mating systems and sexual selection; social behavior; communication; parental care; territoriality; and habitat selection. The course will emphasize scientific approaches to studying animal behavior, including through observation.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing or Permission of the Instructor
Typically offered in Fall and Summer