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BIO 362 - Animal Behavior

Cross-Listed with: PSYCH 362  
Prerequisites: BIO 103  and BIO 104  or consent of instructor 
Requirement Fulfillment: Fulfills a course requirement in the Biology Core Concentration
Delivery: Lecture
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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