BIOL 484 - Ethology

A detailed study of the behavior of animals. Emphasis shall be on integrating ideas of physiology, development, endocrinology and ecology as they pertain to mechanisms bringing about behavior. Topics include learning, maturation, foraging, sociality, territoriality, predator/prey, interactions, courtship and reproduction, parental care and aging. (3-0)

Requisites: BIOL 291 or HS 209 (Required, Previous). BIOL 323, BIOL 352 or BIOL 360 or BIOL 370 or BIOL 380 (Required, Previous).

Credits:3 cr

Session Cycle: Winter onlyYearly Cycle: Even Years