Listed in: Biology, as BIOL-281
Formerly listed as: BIOL-39
Ethan D. Clotfelter (Section 01)
Shaped by millions of years of evolution, animals have evolved myriad abilities to respond to their environment, their potential predators and prey, and members of their own species. This course examines animal behavior from both a mechanistic and a functional perspective. Drawing upon examples from a diverse range of taxa, and using articles from the primary scientific literature, we will discuss topics such as behavioral endocrinology, sexual selection and mating systems, animal communication, and kinship and cooperation. Four classroom hours and three laboratory hours per week; the laboratory projects will require additional time outside of class.
Requisite: BIOL 181. Limited to 16 students. Not open to first-year students. Fall semester. Professor Clotfelter.
If Overenrolled: First preference to senior majors, then seniors in related disciplines, then junior majors, etc.
Section 01
Tu 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MERR 300A
Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM MERR 300A
Section 01
W 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM MERR 300A
Section 01
W 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM MCLS 336
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Animal Behavior (3rd ed.) | Norton, 2014 | Dugatkin | Recommended, not required; Please Order Online | TBD | ||
| Measuring Behaviour | Cambridge, 3rd edition | Martin and Bateson | TBD |