This course provides a basic introduction to the study of behaviour. Students concentrate on the evolution of behaviour by natural selection, and briefly consider behavioural genetics, development, and mechanistic aspects. The major topics considered include feeding, habitat choice, antipredator behaviour, parental care and reproductive tactics, mating systems, social behaviour, and human behaviour. Students develop a basic understanding of the evolution and adaptation of behaviour. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but BIOL 1113, BIOL 1115, BIOL 1213, BIOL 1215, BIOL 3021 are recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of BIOL 3100, BIOL 3101.
This course provides a basic introduction to the study of behaviour. Students concentrate on the evolution of behaviour by natural selection, and briefly consider behavioural genetics, development, and mechanistic aspects. The major topics considered include feeding, habitat choice, antipredator behaviour, parental care and reproductive tactics, mating systems, social behaviour, and human behaviour. Students develop a basic understanding of the evolution and adaptation of behaviour. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but BIOL 1113, BIOL 1115, BIOL 1213, BIOL 1215, BIOL 3021 are recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of BIOL 3100, BIOL 3101.
