BIOL 3700 Animal Behavior

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the evolution, ecology, ethology and development of the behavior of animals. Important biological activities including foraging, communication, migration, predator-prey interactions, mating, and parental care are examined. Lecture and lab.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 1102

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: even spring day

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Students will learn the currently accepted explanations for animal behavior.
2. Students will learn to quantify and study animal behavior.
3. Students will be able to apply knowledge from other areas of biology to the understanding of animal behavior.