BIO 3065 - Advanced Animal Behavior

Institution:

Manhattanville College

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Why are dogs so social? What do chimps think when they see a puzzle? Do elephants really never forget? How and why do birds migrate seasonally, and what about those gaudy tail feathers? Is human behavior comparable in any way to animals? This course will use scientific methods to identify pattern and process in animal behavior, and discuss and evaluate basic ecological and evolutionary principles that shape behavior, to gain a better understanding of the way animals and humans interact with their environments and each other. Prerequisites: Principles of Biology I and II, Introduction to Animal Behavior is strongly recommended. ( Fall)

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manhattanville.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 694-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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