Schedule
Mon-Wed-Fri, 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM (8/20/2025 - 12/11/2025) Location: MAIN USC 232
Mon, 2:30 PM - 5:20 PM (8/20/2025 - 12/11/2025) Location: MAIN USC 109
Description
This course covers the major principles, mechanisms, and controversies in the study of animal behavior. The class approaches animal behavior from an evolutionary aspect and the course focuses on developing critical thinking skills to form and test hypotheses based on the four main questions behind the study of animal behavior (i.e., mechanism, utility, development, and evolution). Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to interpret animal behavior in everyday situations. Prerequisites: BIO 135, BIO 140, and junior or senior standing. BIO 236 is a prerequisite OR co-requisite.