BIOL 4250 - 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. Prereq: One year of general biology with a grade of “C-” or higher. Genetics and human physiology are recommended. Cross-listed with BIOL 5250. Semester Hours: 3 to 3