ENS 1030 Animal Social Behavior in a Changing World
Throughout history, knowledge of animal behavior was critical for survival of the human race. Technological advances have seemingly removed us from the natural world, but with these advances come an even greater need to understand how our activities affect ecosystems. The goals of this course are to examine many aspects of behavioral ecology including sexual selection, mate choice, aggression, territoriality, cooperation, and altruism in animals from insects to mammals. It will also examine whether human impact and environmental changes have altered these behaviors, and, if so, what this means for the future of these species.
Course Types
Science
Offered
Winter
Notes
No credit toward the Environmental Studies major, the Environmental and Ecological Science major or Environmental and Sustainability Studies minor.