BIO 355 - Animal Behavior

Institution:

St. Andrews University

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Description:

Animal behavior is a broad discipline of biology integrating mechanisms of behavior with the ecological and evolutionary consequences of behavior. The course will introduce principles of neurophysiology, endocrinology, and development, which control and influence the expression of behaviors. The ecological aspects of behaviors will be considered, especially those that influence reproduction and foraging such as communication, territoriality and migration. A major focus will be on the evolutionary implications of animal behaviors with a strong emphasis on the concepts of sociobiology. Laboratories will involve both experiments and field observations. (Three hours of laboratory and three hours of lecture per week.) Prerequisite BIO 204. Fall, alternate years.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sapc.edu

Phone Number:

(910) 277-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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