Biology 357 - Behavioral Ecology

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

A seminar course in the evolutionary and ecological approach to understanding animal behavior. Class time is split between lecture and discussion of current primary literature in behavioral ecology. Topics include sexual selection and mating systems, parental care, foraging theory, the evolution of social behavior, cooperation and helping and competition for resources. Major credit restricted. Prerequisite: Biology 221 or permission of instructor. Counts toward the neuroscience major (behavioral track).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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