BIOL 3700 Animal Behavior

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution, ecology, ethology and development of the behavior of animals. Important biological activities including foraging, communication, migration, predator-prey interactions, mating, and parental care are examined. Lecture.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 1102

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: odd spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Know the currently accepted explanations for animal behavior.
2. Know how to quantify and study animal behavior.
3. Apply knowledge from other areas of biology to the understanding of animal behavior.