Course Description

Psychology 321F/G Animal Behavior

An introduction to the scientific study of animal behavior, emphasizing evolutionary and ecological influences on behavior. Recent research from the field and the laboratory will be used to illustrate such topics as communication, foraging, orientation, territoriality, mate choice, altruism, and animal cognition.

Antirequisite: Biology 336a, the former Psychology 225F/G.

Prerequisites: Psychology 205a/b, 221a/b or 223a/b and registration in third or fourth year Honors Psychology Program. General Students and Special Students who receive 70% in the prerequisite course(s) may enrol in this course.

3 lecture/discussion hours, half course.

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