BIOL 483SAnimal Communication

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This course will combine lectures with small group, active learning exercises to help students develop a thorough understanding of the principles of animal communication. The class will explore topics such as Information Theory, the evolution and ecology of communication, and the diversity of communication modalities including auditory, visual, chemical, and tactile communication. Special emphasis will be placed on the reading comprehension of peer-reviewed academic literature. Prerequisites: BIOL 114.