BIO 130 - Evolution and Behavior

Institution:

Henry Ford College

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Description:

Introduces principles of evolution and animal behavior (including human). Considers genetic, physiological, and evolutionary explanations of behaviors. Topics include evolution and natural selection, genetic inheritance, DNA structure and function, basic cell structure and function, innate behaviors, learning, motivation, communication, aggression, sexual behavior, territoriality, play, vestigial behaviors, selfishness, and altruism. This course is for students in all fields of study who wish to learn about the revolutionary contributions of behavioral and evolutionary biology. Four hours of lecture per week; no laboratory. Prerequisites: A Reading test score sufficient to allow placement into ENG 131 or Satisfactory (S) completion of ENG 081.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hfcc.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 845-9600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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