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This could be the start of your career. In this course we will examine how an animal's behaviour is controlled by its nervous system. The emphasis will be on the natural behaviour of organisms and how environmental and evolutionary factors have acted upon neural organization. We will examine the basic workings of nerve cells and circuits within the CNS of animals so at least a basic understanding of neurobiology is essential. We will study current research on the neural control of mating and anti-predator behaviour and will emphasize the role of sensory systems.