Classic Studies in Animal Behavior
BIOL 140
Fall 2024
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This course will focus on the major concepts in the field of animal behavior. We will discuss the major selection pressures that shape animal behavior as individuals attempt survival, finding mates, and having offspring in their preferred habitats. What are the limiting resources for male and female animals, and why are some animal species sexually dimorphic? We will commence with the early pioneers in the field of ethology and highlight comparative studies in understanding the role of territorial behavior, alarm calling, kinship, and the role of hormones/pheromones in reproduction. Both instinctual and learned behaviors are important components in an animal's behavioral repertoire and will be explored in a variety of field experiments. This course is designed for students to gain a clearer understanding of the mechanisms that drive the natural world around them. All biological jargon will be defined as original research is discussed. |
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| 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 |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA
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Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm Exam, Final Exam,
and Research Paper Presentation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Powzyk,Joyce Times: ..T.R.. 10:20AM-11:40AM; Location: SHAN201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
| SECTION 02 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
TBA |
Examinations and Assignments:
Midterm Exam, Final Exam,
and Research Paper Presentation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Powzyk,Joyce Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: HALL56; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: X | JR major: X | | |
| | GRAD: X | SR non-major: X | JR non-major: X | SO: X | FR: 15 |
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