PSY U608 - Laboratory in Animal Behavior Research

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Offers students the opportunity to examine key concepts and principles in comparative psychology by conducting field studies at a local zoological park. On-site research is integrated with discussions and readings that identify similarities and differences in the ways that individuals and species adapt behaviorally to their ecological conditions. Topics include adaptive specializations in learning and intelligent behaviors; the advantage of living in a social group; animal communication; cooperation and aggression; and the adaptive roles of males and females. Provides students with some of the basic skills of animal behavior research using a variety of observation tools and strategies. Collecting and analyzing data as well as writing scientific reports on the research projects are important evaluative components of the course.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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