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Academic Year 2005/2006

Classic Studies in Animal Behavior
BIOL 140 SP

This course will focus on the major concepts in the field of animal behavior. We will discuss the selection pressures that shape animal behavior and whether the study of primate social and mating systems can provide insight into human behavior. Other questions include: Why do certain animal species exhibit altruistic behavior and others do not? What are the limiting resources for male and female animals and why do they behave so differently? This is but a sampling of the subjects to be covered in a course that is specifically designed for students to gain a clearer understanding of the mechanisms that drive the natural world around them. We will commence with the early pioneers in ethology who were the first to describe the behavioral repertoire of a single species and progress onto the more current, comparative approach, in which two animals are compared for a more fine-tuned analysis. Biological jargon will be defined as original research is discussed.

MAJOR READINGS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM BIOL    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Powzyk,Joyce Ann   

Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM;     Location: HALL84;

Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 24)

SR. major: X   Jr. major: X

SR. non-major: 8   Jr. non-major: 6   SO: 6   FR: 4

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning, Writing

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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