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Fall 2020
May 03, 2024 |
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| BIOL 320 - Animal Behavior |
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A study of the influence of natural selection on the behavior of animals. This course emphasizes the distinction between the immediate causes of behavior, including external stimuli and internal physiological mechanisms, and the ultimate consequences or survival value of behavior. Topics such as learning and instinct, aggression, territoriality, communication, and social behavior are discussed. Students are required to enroll in the corresponding laboratory (3 hours).
Prerequisite: Two (2) biology courses (NEUR 225 Biopsychology can be one of these courses) or permission of the instructor.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Non-Matriculated, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Study Biology Department Course Attributes: Biology Animal Course, Biology Group B Course, Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component Restrictions: May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: DGCE Student Corequisites: BIOL 320L Prerequisites: PREREQ for BIOL 320 General Requirements: ( Rule: BIOL_NEUR: 2 Crs Combo of BIOL & NEUR ) and ( BIOL 101 to 299 Required Courses: 1 May not be taken concurrently. ) and ( NEUR 225 Required Courses: 0 May not be taken concurrently. ) End of rule BIOL_NEUR or May not be taken concurrently. or May not be taken concurrently. |
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