ETHOLOGY

(Biology 4744)

SYLLABUS
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Date  Topic 
Reading Assignment 
  
Section I - Control mechanisms of behavior
8/21-23 Introduction/ Selection & Evolution
Chapts. 1 & 4
  
8/28-30  Genes & behavior , Neural organization
Chapts. 5 & 6
  
9/4-6 Neurotransmitters, Central nervous system
Chapt. 7
  
9/11-13 Sensory systems , Hormones & behavior
Chapt. 8 & 9
  
9/18-20 Hormones & behavior
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9/25  EXAM 1 (20%)
9/27 Behavioral development
Chapt. 10 
  
10/2-4 Behavioral development Chapt. 11  
10/9
Fall Break
Section II - Ecology of behavior
10/11-16 Communication (influencing others) , Social Behavior A
Chapts. 12
  
10/18-23 Home (predators, food, mates) Chapt. 13-15  
10/2-30 Aggression (food, mates & conflict resolution) Chapt. 16
  
11/1-6 Sex (male & female issues) , Social Behavior B ---
  
11/8
EXAM 2 (20%)
11/13-15 Sex (factors influencing mating systems)
Chapt. 17
  
11/17
Paper Due  (20%)
11/18-26 Thanksgiving Break
11/27-29 Sex (factors influencing parental care) Chapt. 18  
Reminder: You will be contacted by e-mail to electronically submit your evaluation of the course
12/4-6 Social behavior (costs & benefits) Chapt. 19
12/8
FINAL EXAM Friday (1:05-3:05 pm) Comprehensive (40%)
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