BIOL 353 - Comparative Behavior

Institution:

Radford University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSYC 121 and eight credits of Biology. Study of animal behavior from viewpoints of zoology, ethology and comparative psychology. Emphasis on review of animal phyla for sensory capacities, motor capabilities and coordinating mechanisms; classifi cation of behavioral traits; analysis of instinctive behavior, learned behavior, social behavior, animal communications and evolutionary signifi cance of social organization. Note: Does not fulfi ll the lab course requirement.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.radford.edu

Phone Number:

(540) 831-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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