Course Info: CS-0239
| Course | CS-0239 Animal Behavior Theory |
| Long Title | Animal Behavior Theory |
| Term | 2019S |
| Note(s) |
Satisfies Distribution Textbook information |
| Meeting Info | Adele Simmons Hall 111 on T,TH from 2:30-3:50 |
| Faculty | Laela Sayigh |
| Capacity | 23 |
| Available | 11 |
| Waitlist | 0 |
| Distribution(s) |
Physical and Biological Sciences |
| Cumulative Skill(s) | Independent Work Quantitative Skills Writing and Research |
| Additional Info | Students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week in preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, and research. |
| Description | This course will survey the main theoretical ideas in animal behavior. We will explore physiological, developmental, functional and evolutionary bases of behavior as well as issues in the study of communication and cognition. The main reading and discussion material for the course will be John Alcock's textbook, "Animal Behavior: an Evolutionary Approach." Readings will also be drawn from journal articles in the professional scientific literature, and emphasis will be given to studies focusing on marine mammals where appropriate. Students will be expected to be active participants in class discussions. In addition, students will give presentations and write summary/critique papers on two journal articles, and prepare a final project on a research topic of the student's choosing, which will be presented to the whole class. |