PWS 554
Wildlife Behavioral Ecology
Plant and Wildlife Sciences
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Integrating principles of ethology, sociobiology, and behavioral ecology using examples from wildlife resources; behavioral sampling methods.
When Taught
Fall Even Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Bio 100, 350; or equivalents.
Note
Field trips required.
Title
Basic Principles
Learning Outcome
Students will become familiar with the basic principles of animal behavior including:An introduction to the basic principles of animal behaviorA review of natural selection and its role in shaping animal behaviorA study of proximate factors which influence behaviorThe role of learningCooperationForagingAntipredator behaviorCommunicationHabitat selection, territoriality, and migrationAggressionPlayAging and diseaseAnimal personalities
