PSY 2141 - ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

credits: 4.0
Crosslisted/Same As: BIO 2141
Objectives: For BIO 2141-PSY 2141: A) Describe the theories that explain animal behavior; B) Describe underlying mechanisms that cause behavior such as genetics, nervous system, hormones, and developmental processes; C) Describe environment and evolutionary process; D) Apply theory to problems in aggression, social behavior, reproduction, communication, altruism, among others. Method of Instruction: Lecture-discussion, videos, case studies, presentations, and lab for experiments, and observation. Method of Evaluation: Class participation, lab reports, two exams and a final, and a research paper, and presentation. LAB FEE: $125.00.

Prerequisite(s): PSY 1010 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY