BIOL 5250 - Mechanisms of Animal Behavior

The proximate and ultimate mechanisms of animal behavior are analyzed using comparative animal examples from the scientific literature. Proximate mechanisms include genetic and physiological processes. Ultimate mechanisms include the role of natural and sexual selection in the evolution of behavior. Restriction: Restricted to degree-granting graduate programs. Cross-listed with BIOL 4250. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3