Comparative Animal Behavior
BIOL 254
Fall 2024
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01
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 254 |
In this survey course, we explore a wide range of animal behaviors at the proximate and ultimate levels of analysis. Main topics include: the principles of communication, genetic regulation of behavior, neuroethology, biological rhythms, hormones and behavior, reproduction, and animal cognition. Students gain foundational knowledge by engaging with textbook readings and traditional lectures. Students practice self-directed inquiry, peer-assisted learning, and scientific communication through in-class work sheets, group discussions, take-home assignments, and presenting topics of their choosing. Finally, students will learn about research and the academic career path through scholar highlights, interacting with guest speakers, and reading primary literature. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [BIOL182 or MB&B182] OR [BIOL196 or MB&B196] OR [NS&B213 or BIOL213 or PSYC240] OR BIOL182Z |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (BIOL)(ENVS-MN)(ENVS)(NS&B)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Animal Behavior, 12th edition by Dustin Rubenstein
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Examinations and Assignments:
TBA |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Feng,Ni Ye Times: ...W.F. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 9 | | |
| Seats Available: 2 | GRAD: 1 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 6 | FR: 0 |
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