Catalog Course Description

An in-depth examination of the ecological and evolutionary bases for behavioral diversity. Topics covered include behavior as an adaptive response, sexual selection, animal mating systems, group living, and cooperative and competitive interactions. Current conceptual approaches to these topics are explored, with an emphasis upon rigorous testing of hypotheses drawn from primary literature. Hands-on laboratory training in the methods of experimental design, data collection, and data analysis.

Spring Term

2 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 9 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 1 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 3 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.

Fall Term

2 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 9 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 1 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week and 3 hours of Instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.

146L