Animal Behaviour Biology 342 is closed effective October 19, 1999. BIOL 342 introduces the biological bases of animal behaviour, including human behaviour. Topics covered include analysis of behavioural patterns, perception, reproduction, predation, instinct and learning, development of behaviour in individuals and species, social genetics, ecology, and evolution. Students carry out an experimental project, worth approximately one-third of the course grade, that can be done at home. For the experiment, students work out their own hypothesis and experimental design.
Experiments require a minimum of six individuals of one species.
BIOL 342 is intended for students with an interest in either biology or the psychological, anthropological, or sociological aspects of human behaviour. Students must carry out a senior-level experiment on their own. They must be capable of developing a testable hypothesis and an appropriate experimental design. The text assumes readers have some biological background. Evaluation To receive credit for BIOL 342, students must achieve a course composite grade of at least 50 per cent.