Introduction to the science of animal behavior with emphasis on the evolution and adaptive nature of behavior. A comparative experimental approach is used to illustrate topics such as the development, control, and organization of behavior, foraging, predation, mate choice, mating systems, parental care, communication, and social behavior. Antirequisite(s): Psychology 3221F/G; the former Biology 336a. Prerequisite(s): A half or full course equivalent statistics course chosen from: Biology 2244A/B (or equivalent courses: Statistical Sciences 2035, 2141A/B, the former 2122A/B, Psychology 2810). Note: Statistical Sciences 2037A/B is not acceptable. Corequisite(s): Pre-or Corequisite(s): Biology 2483A, 2486A is recommended. Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course. back to top
