11:216:441 Animal Behavior (3 cr)
Syllabus 11:216:441 (238k PDF)
Instructor: Dr. Brooke Maslo
Pre-Requisite(s): 01:119:116
Two 80-min. lecs.
An understanding of animal behavior can improve such disciplines as wildlife ecology, veterinary science, conservation, wildlife management, and domestic animal production. Throughout this course, we will explore the basic principles of behavior, such as how animals defend resources, avoid predation, select mates, and care for their young. We will also study the evolutionary origins of these behaviors and review both the external stimuli and the hormonal and neural mechanisms that control them.