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| BIO 450 - Animal Behavior |
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Provides students with a broad introduction to animal behavior and uses principles derived from evolution, ecology, physiology, genetics, endocrinology, and development to explain how and why animals behave as they do. Topics include genetic, neural, and hormonal control of behavior; feeding behavior; reproductive behavior; learning; animal conflict; social behavior; parental care; and communication. Behavioral ecology and the evolution of behaviors as adaptations are recurring themes interwoven through all topics discussed.
Prerequisites: BIO 112 or its equivalent.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Study Abroad, Online Fixed Times (Synch), Online (Asynchronous) Biology Department Course Attributes: STARS: Includes Sustainability Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Undergraduate Graduate Prerequisites: Undergraduate level BIO 112 Minimum Grade of D- |
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