BIOL 220 - Animal Behavior

Institution:

Framingham State University

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Description:

A study of the influence of natural selection on the behavior of animals. This course emphasizes the distinction between the immediate causes of behavior, including external stimuli and internal physiological mechanisms, and the ultimate consequences or survival value of behavior. Topics such as learning and instinct, aggression, territoriality, communication, and social behavior are discussed. Laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 160 Introduction to Organismal Biology or BIOL 101 Biological Concepts or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.framingham.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 620-1220

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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