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Academic Year 2000/2001

Animal Orientation and Migration
BIOL 348 FA
Crosslistings:
NS&B 348

The orientation, navigation and migratory behaviors of animals from bacteria to vertebrates are examined from both mechanistic (how) and evolutionary (why) viewpoints. Readings and lecture/discussions will necessarily include material from each of the following disciplines: animal behavior, evolutionary biology, ecology and neurophysiology.

MAJOR READINGS

Book chapters, review articles and original research reports on reserve in the Science Library. Readings will average about 30-50 pages per week.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One research paper, 1 or 2 student presentations and 1 final exam.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: BIOL249 OR BIOL245 (BIOL207 AND NS&B213) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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