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Nov 23, 2024
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2019-2020 Hill Book (Class of 2023) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
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BIO 406 - Behavioral EcologyThree Credits
Fall Semester
Behavioral ecology is the study of animal behavior from evolutionary perspectives. Historical, developmental, immediate, and ultimate determinants of animal behavior will all be explored. Topics: foraging, habitat selection, anti-predator behavior, migration, communication, learning, competition, aggression, deception, affiliation, courtship, mating, parental care, domestication and “zombie” behavior. Assignments include an animal behavior grant proposal and a mock grant panel.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): BIO 101 , BIO 102 and Junior and Senior Standing. Recommended: BIO 212 and/or BIO 323 .
Note: This course fulfills the Organismal requirement and also the Biology Capstone.
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