BIO 320 - Animal Behavior

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Students become familiar with important elements of the study of animal behavior including principles of experimental design and observation. Students investigate the importance evolution plays in adaptive strategies in response to changing habitats, competition and survival. Course acquaints students with the principles of ethology including behavioral physiology, instinct, genetics, biological clocks, migration, aggression, agonistic behavior, competition, parental investment, mating systems, and sociability. Students prepare a research paper based on critique of a recent scholarly work. Lectures are supplemented with ?lms. Prerequisite: BIO 263. Three hours lecture. Offered as needed. 3 credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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