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PSYC 395. Comparative Animal Behavior

Cross listed with: BIO 395  
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 004319

This course covers aspects of the development, function, and evolution of the behavior of nonhuman animals. Topics covered include intraspecies communication, feeding, aggression, territoriality, reproductive behavior, and social behavior. Prerequisite(s): Psychology majors: A “C-” or better in PSYC 211  or PSYC 213 . Biology and biotechnology majors: BIO 124 or BIO 250 /BIO 250L , and one of the following (with a “C-” or better): MATH 205 , MATH 220 , MATH 231 , MATH 235 , MATH 285 , MATH 318 .