BIO 516 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.

Often cross-listed with BIO 416

Credit 4 hrs
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall (odd yrs., in-person) and Summer (odd yrs., in-person)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major - BIOG, EEOB, or MCBI
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - BIO 416
Course History -
Change to credit hour and major restriction 1/2018, effective Fall 2018; Course Rotation added 8/2014; New Course 1/2013, effective Summer 2013

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