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2016-2017 UMass Dartmouth Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

BIO 420 - Animal Behavior

Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: BIO 210, 234; Biology majors only or permission of the instructor
The study of comparative and evolutionary aspects of behavior of invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Structure and function of nervous systems, simple behavioral patterns including reflexes and other forms of innate behavior as well as more complex patterns including learning and social behavior are stressed. Cross-listed with BIO 520
Graded