BIOL 4310 - Behavioral Ecology

(4) Credit Hours

An exploration of i) how ecology shapes animal behavior, ii) the survival and reproductive consequences of behavior, and iii) evolution of behavior. Lecture/discussion topics include predation, foraging, competition, mating, and social behavior of animals, including humans. In the laboratory, students engage in a semester-long project culminating in a group presentation. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: BIOL 3060 and BIOL 3350 with minimum grade of C or department head approval. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.