BIOL348

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BIOL348

Animal Orientation and Migration BIOL348 FA

Crosslistings: NS&B348

Next Offered in 9798 SP

The orientation and 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: Discussion Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: BIOL249 or BIOL245 or BIOL207 and NS&B213

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Migration of Canadian Geese

Reference:

Mader, Sylvia S., INQUIRY INTO LIFE, Iowa: Wm. C Brown Publishers, 1988

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