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BIO 416 Behavioral Ecology


How animals use behavior to meet the demands of their lives in nature. We will examine behavioral aspects of survival, foraging, dispersal, habitat selection, mating, and parenting within the life histories of organisms. Students will be expected to discuss primary scientific literature and conduct original research in groups.

Credit 4 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Summer (odd yrs.)

Prerequisites - BIO 310 with a “C” or higher 
Other Restrictions -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Junior, Senior, Second Bachelor, or Post Bac. Tchr. Cert. standing

Keywords: biology 
Often cross-Listed with:   
Equivalent Courses: BIO 516
Updates: Change to credit hours 1/2018, effective Fall 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; Change to prerequisites 7/2014, effective Winter 2015; New Course 1/2013, effective Summer 2013


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