BIOL 465 - Biology of Animal Behavior

Description:
Provide students with comprehensive knowledge about the concepts, theories, and research methodology in the study of animal behavior. Three lectures and two hours of laboratory a week. BIOL 465 is equivalent to the cross-listed course BIOL/PSY 565; students may only receive credit for one.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: BIOL 183 or PSY 362.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Acquire a firm knowledge base about fundamental concepts and processes in the study of animal behavior.
Develop skills to analyze and interpret common behavioral phenomena from an interdisciplinary point of view.
Develop essential skills to design, conduct, and report research projects in the study of animal behavior.
Demonstrate the ability to relate the knowledge of animal behavior to real-world issues such as animal conservation, decision making, cooperation, favoritism, and why we do what we do as humans.
Build cognitive skills in analysis, integration, and critical thinking on hypotheses, theories, and research projects in the study of animal behavior.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
3/2/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: Ellensburg