BIOL 140
Fall 2006
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01
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This course will focus on the major concepts in the field of animal behavior. We will discuss the selection pressures that shape animal behavior and whether the study of primate social and mating systems can provide insight into human behavior. Other questions include: Why do certain animal species exhibit altruistic behavior and others do not? What are the limiting resources for male and female animals and why do they behave so differently? This is but a sampling of the subjects to be covered in a course that is specifically designed for students to gain a clearer understanding of the mechanisms that drive the natural world around them. We will commence with the early pioneers in ethology who were the first to describe the behavioral repertoire of a single species and progress onto the more current, comparative approach, in which two animals are compared for a more fine-tuned analysis. Biological jargon will be defined as original research is discussed. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Maier, Richard - COMPARATIVE ANIMAL BEHAVIOR: AN EVOLUTIONARY AND ECOLOGICAL APPROACH (December 1997) Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students grades will be based on a midterm and final examination. In addition, a portion of the final grade will be based on a one-page critique/presentation of a scientific paper. |
| Instructor(s): Powzyk,Joyce Ann Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: SCIE121; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 24 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| Seats Available: -3 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 8 | JR non-major: 6 | SO: 6 | FR: 4 |
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