Zool 478
Animal Behavior
Department of Zoology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
ZOOL 478 (3 credit hours)
(Lecture 2 hr/week; Lab 2 hr/week)
Prerequisites: One year of college-level biological coursework or permission of instructor
Instructor: Dr. George H. Waring (Office: LSII 355a; Tel: 453-4135; E-mail: waring@siu.edu)
Course Objective:
The objective of this course is to introduce the biological basis and diversity of animal behavior, including physiological, developmental, ecological, evolutionary, and applied aspects.
Text:
Goodenough, J., B. McGuire, & R.A. Wallace. 2001. Perspectives on Animal Behavior. Wiley & Sons, New York. 542 p.
Lecture Outline and Reading Assignments
- Introduction to Animal Behavior and Its Causes (Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4)
- Animal Behavior as an Interdisciplinary Study
Early Foundations and Concepts
Genetic Analysis of Behavior
Natural Selection and Ecological Analysis
- Internal Control and Acquired Traits (Chapters 5-8 & Appendix)
- Learning, Cognition, and Memory
Neurobiology and Perception
Neuroendocrinology, Telergones, Chemical Effects, Drives
Development of Behavior
- FIRST EXAMINATION (late September or early October; lecture, Chapt. 1-6, and lab emphasis)
- Integration of Behavior with the Physical Environment (Chapters 9-11)
- Maintenance and Comfort Behavior
Temporal Aspects of Behavior
Rhythmicity and Biological Clocks
Spatial Aspects of Behavior
Migration and Habitat Selection
Orientation and Navigation
- SECOND EXAMINATION (early November; lecture and lab emphasis)
- Integration of Behavior with the Biological Environment (Chapters 12-19)
- Competition, Behavioral Plasticity, and Behavioral Isolating Mechanisms
Foraging
Antipredator Behavior
Symbiotic Relationships
Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction and Parental Care
Mating Systems and Sexual Selection
Social Behavior
Sociality, Conflict, Social Organization, Altruism, and Cooperation
Social Attachment
Animal Communication (Zoosemiotics)
Human Ethology
- FINAL EXAMINATION (comprehensive)
Laboratory Outline
- Animal Behavior Techniques:
- Study of Motor Patterns and Behavioral Terms
Library Materials in Ethology
Observational Sampling
Ethological Field Studies and Instrumentation
- Applied Animal Behavior:
- Behavioral Factors in the Management of Farm, Zoo, and Free-Ranging Populations
Animal Training and Manipulation, including Dog Training Workshop
Abnormal Behavior, Vices, and Stress
Applied Behavior Field Trip to University Farms
Capture, Transport, Care of Captive Animals, and Environmental Enrichment
Basis of Grade [Attendance at all class sessions is required]
- First Examination -- 100 points
- Second Examination -- 100 points
- Laboratory Exercises -- 50 points
- Final Examination -- 150 points
- Total Points Possible = 400 (examinations are comprehensive)
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Of Points Earned:
A = 90% or greater
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = less than 60%
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Dr. Waring's home page
Department of Zoology home page
Animal Behavior Society
Guide to the Animals
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Last updated: 28-Feb-05 / ghw