PSYCH 362 - Animal Behavior

Institution:

Roger Williams University

Subject:

PSYCHOLOGY

Description:

Cross-listed as BIO 362; Fulfills a course requirement in the PsychologyCore ConcentrationPrerequisites: PSYCH 100, BIO 103, and BIO 104, or NATSC 103, and atleast junior standing. or consent of instructorProseminar course. Emphasizes common challenges that variousspecies face. The mechanisms responsible for behavior, includingsensory receptors, filters, neurobiology and the endocrinesystem are discussed. The development of behavior, as well asbehavior genetics and evolution are examined. Students thenfocus on communication and adaptations for survival, and social organization in animal groups. Students present the results of aliterature search.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rwu.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 253-1040

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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