PSYC 353
COMPARATIVE BEHAVIOR

Catalog Entry

PSYCHOLOGY 353: Comparative Behavior
Two hours lecture; Two hours laboratory

Prerequisites: PSYC 121 and eight credits of Biology.

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.

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

Detailed Description of Conduct of Course

Goals and Objectives of the Course

Assessment Measures

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

Other Course Information

Review and Approval

DATE ACTION REVIEWD
9/01 Updated and put Alastair V. E. Harris in new format