Animal Behavior

Catalog description

An evolutionary approach to study the behavior of animals. Using the Darwinian Framework, one can understand basic life history events such as natal dispersal or seasonal migrations. Moreover intra-sexual selection and inter-sexual selection (mate choice) will be examined in several taxa. Finally intra-specific variation (or culture) will be explored among several animal populations, with special emphasis on social behavior. Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 111/112.