BIOL 486 - Behavioral Ecology

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

An in-depth examination of the evolution of animal behavior via natural selection with a on the adaptive significance (i.e., fitness consequences) of behaviors involved in foraging, resource defense, cooperation, mating, parental care, and communication. Predator-prey interactions, animal sociality, and approaches to studying behavioral ecology are recurrent topics. Involves a substantial field component where students learn to observe, document, and quantify animal behavior in the wild. 2 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab/field.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

C- or higher in BIOL 343. BIOL 385 recommended.

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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