2019 Fall ESPM 142 001 LEC 001

2019 Fall

ESPM 142 001 - LEC 001

Insect Behavior

Neil Tsutsui

Aug 28, 2019 - Dec 13, 2019
Mo, We, Fr
11:00 am - 11:59 am
Class #:26903
Units: 3

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 0
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Hours & Workload

6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.

Final Exam

MON, DECEMBER 16TH
11:30 am - 02:30 pm
Barrows 170

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Course Catalog Description

Insects display an incredibly rich array of behaviors, including extravagant displays, rituals, deception, sociality, and slavery. In some cases, these behaviors are innate, but in other cases individual insects can actively learn and modify their future behaviors based on real-life experiences. This course will focus on the development, structure, and function of insect behaviors, using examples from classic and recent publications. We will examine the evolution of insect behavior, how these behaviors play a role in the ecology of the organisms that express them, and explore various modes of communication that allow insects to judge their environment and respond appropriately.

Rules & Requirements

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Reserved Seats

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No Reserved Seats

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