PSYC 353
COMPARATIVE BEHAVIOR

  1. Catalog Entry

PSYC 353. Comparative Behavior
Two hours lecture; Two hours laboratory

Prerequisites: PSYC 121; BIOL 102 OR 216

Study of animal behavior from viewpoints of zoology, ethology and comparative psychology. Emphasis on review of animal phyla for sensory capacities, motor capabilities and coordinating mechanisms; classification of behavioral traits; analysis of instinctive behavior, learned behavior, social behavior, animal communications, and evolutionary significance of social organization.

  1. Detailed Description of Content of Course

1. Introduction
2. Sensory Systems
3. Nervous and Hormonal Systems
4. Locomotion
5. Orientation
6. Feeding
7. Reproduction
8. Parental Behavior
9. Social Organization
10. Special Topics
11. Laboratory Topics

  1. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course
  2. Goals and Objectives of the Course
  3. Assessment Measures

Graded assignments may include in-class tests, a final examination, pop quizzes, the assignment and presentation of exercises, and projects, and class preparation and participation.

  1. Other Course Information
  2. Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWED
September 2001 Updated and put in new format Alastair V. E. Harris