BIOL 630 - Behavioral Ecology

Institution:

Wichita State University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

BIOL 630. Behavioral Ecology Studies the biological basis of social behavior, stressing the underlying evolutionary and ecological mechanisms. Lectures examine altruism and kin selection, kin recognition mechanisms, sexual behavior, sexual selection and mate choice, mating systems, and reproductive strategies from the perspective of natural selection. Students earning graduate credit write a term paper based on the technical literature and present this in a class seminar. Prerequisite: BIOL 418.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wichita.edu

Phone Number:

(316) 978-3456

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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