Cognitive Science 0184 - Principles of animal behavior

Using Dugatkin's 4th edition of Principles of Animal Behavior (not required to purchase), this class will cover the principles of animal behavior science. Students should be prepared to take on the role of an animal behavior researcher and as such, we will focus not only on the principles, evolution, and function of animal behavior but heavily on the methods and application of what we learn. Students will also put into practice some of the ways that scientists observe, record, and measure behavior in the natural world, through hands on work at the Hampshire farm. We will use Martin and Bateson's 4th edition of Measuring Behavior: An Introductory Guide (not required to purchase) to review the methods and current challenges in animal behavior work. Keywords:animal, behavior, senses, cognition, farm

Environments and Change Library Materials: Dugatkin's 4th edition of Principles of Animal Behavior Martin and Bateson's 4th edition of Measuring Behavior: An Introductory Guide Students should expect to spend 8 hours weekly on work and preparation outside of class time