ZOOLOGY 425 - Evolution of Behavior

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Description:

I; 3 cr (B-I). How natural, sexual, and kin selection shape animal behavior, including communication, mating, cooperation, parental care, and social behavior. Approaches studied include behavioral genetics, quantitative genetics, optimality and game theory models, the comparative method, and cultural evolution. P: Intro biol (Zool/Botany 151 & 152 or Zool 101 & Botany 130 or Biocore 301 & 302). Evolution, ecology, genetics recommended.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wisc.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 262-1234

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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