BIOL 243 - Animal Behavior

Credits: 4

Laboratory course. Prerequisite: BIOL 111 and BIOL 113 An introduction to the scientific study of animal behavior, including exploration of the evolutionary basis of behavior and examination of how animals choose mates, defend territories, find food, and avoid predators. Field and laboratory exercises focus on testing hypotheses through experiments with a variety of animals, including fish, amphibians, birds, and humans.