BIOL 425 - Animal Behavior

Credits: 3

In this course, we will study the evolution of animal behavior, from the ultimate and proximate mechanisms that generate behavior, to the study of behavioral variation among different groups of animals. The objectives of the course are to: 1) become familiar with major topics and concepts in the field of animal behavior, and 2) gain an understanding of the evolution of behavior systems.

Pre-Requisites: BIOL 170 - General Zoology/BIOL 170L - General Zoology Lab.
Offered: Spring, even years