Dec 08, 2025  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog
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PSYCH 362 - Animal Behavior


Cross-Listed with: BIO 362 
Prerequisites: PSYCH 100  OR PSYCH 179 and  BIO 103 - Intro to Molec & Cell Biology w/ Lab BIO 104 - Intro to Evolution & Ecology w/ Lab and at least junior standing, or consent of instructor
Requirement Fulfillment: Fulfills a course requirement in the Psychology Core Concentration
This course examines animal behavior from an evolutionary standpoint, incorporating genetic, physiological, and developmental foundations for behavior. Topics covered include the reasons for, and mechanisms behind common behaviors such as migration, communication, navigation, predator avoidance, foraging, social systems, and mating behaviors.

3 credits
Fall



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