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Apr 24, 2024
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BIO 409 - Animal Behavior External stimuli, hormones, biological rhythms, orientation mechanisms, learning and behavioral ecology as related to maintenance of natural populations. Behavior in the natural context. Prerequisite: BIO 111 or 202. Lecture/Lab Hours: Two lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain how hypotheses regarding animal behavior are formulated, tested and statistically analyzed.
- Describe the four major questions that underlie the scientific study of animal behavior and be able to construct hypotheses to test the relevance of each as they relate to specific behaviors.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the hormonal and neuronal mechanisms involved in the expression of animal behavior.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the preeminent role of micro-evolution in the development of adaptive patterns of behavior.
- Describe and differentiate between the ultimate and proximate mechanisms that underlie specific examples of animal behavior.
- Explain the role of nature and nurture in the expression of behavior and the specific factors that determine the relative importance of each.
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