BIOL405 - Animal Behavior
This course examines the proximate and evolutionary development behavior. Concepts are explained by reference to illustrative studies. Students will gain an appreciation of the methods and theoretical significance of current research.
Lecture:
11:00 AM - 12:20 PM
Tuesday and Thursday
209 Crawford Hall
Discussion readings:
Jan. 20 - Proximate/ultimate
Feb. 8 - Learning/memory
Feb. 17 - Behavioral economics
Can animals count? (optional)
Bee and jay context dependence
Mar. 8 - Optimal foraging
Optimal foraging is a waste (optional)
Mar. 31 - Reproduction
Apr. 14 - Cooperation
Geoffrey B. Steinhart
Associate Professor and Aquatic Research Laboratory Co-director
Lake Superior State University
650 W. Easterday Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
phone: 906.635.2093
fax: 906.635.2266
Ichthyology
Fish Ecology
Fish Culture
Anim. Behavior
Fish Manag.
Art of fishing
Jr. Seminar