Course Info: CS-0179
| Course | CS-0179 Animal Behavior Theory |
| Long Title | Animal Behavior Theory: Why animals behave the way they do |
| Term | 2024F |
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| Meeting Info | Adele Simmons Hall 112 on M,W from 6:00-7:20 |
| Faculty | Laela Sayigh |
| Capacity | 13 |
| Available | 0 |
| Waitlist | 3 |
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| Additional Info | Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time Library Materials: An Immense World by Ed Yong. I am going to encourage them to buy this book, but I will also want to put 1-2 copies on reserve in the library. Animal Behaviour: A Very Short Introduction by Tristram Wyatt. As above, I will encourage them to buy this (used copies can be purchased for less than $5), but I will also want to put 1-2 copies on reserve in the library BOOKS: Title:An Immense World Author:Ed Yong ISBN:978-0593133255 Cost:20.00 Title:Animal Behaviour: A very short introduction Author:Tristram D. Wyatt ISBN:9780198712152 Cost:5.00 |
| Description | This course will explore a selection of the main theoretical
ideas and methods of the scientific study of animal behavior. We
will explore functional and evolutionary bases of animal
behavior, including reproductive behavior, mating systems,
parental care, altruism, social behavior, communication, and
cognition. Readings will come from books and primary scientific
literature. We will focus in detail on animal senses, which we
will learn about through reading the book "An Immense World". The
main goals of the course are to instill excitement and curiosity
about the subject, and to provide conceptual foundations and
intellectual tools to think creatively and critically about
animal behavior and science in general. Students are expected to
be active participants in class discussions. In addition,
students will prepare written responses to readings, and engage
in a project (format to be determined), which will be presented
to the class Keywords: animal behavior, animal senses, biology |