Timeroom: Spring 2024

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 733W (01) - Behavioral Ecology

Behavioral Ecology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 56105

Behavioral ecology is the evolution of animal behavior played out on the stage of ecology--why might a certain behavior be adaptive in a certain context? In this course, we will pursue in-depth, high-level explorations of the central topics of animal behavior, all through the lens of evolution. We will also focus heavily on improving reading, writing, and presentation skills.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): ZOOL 613 or ZOOL 613W

Equivalent(s): ZOOL 733

Cross listed with : ZOOL 833.01

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Leslie Curren

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	M	2:10pm - 4:00pm	KING N113
1/23/2024	5/6/2024	W	2:10pm - 4:00pm	KING N113

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 777W (01) - Neuroethology

Neuroethology

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 56101

Students taking this course will discover how some of the most remarkable behavioral adaptations in animals can be understood by examining specialized sensory systems and neural circuits. By exploring the complex interactions between animal behavior, neural systems, evolutionary relationships, anatomy, physiology and ecology, students will be better equipped to understand the neural basis of behavior. A culminating writing project will help sharpen students' scientific writing skills, and the ability to understand the primary neuroethology literature.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 411 or BIOL 411H) and (BIOL 412 or BIOL 412H)

Equivalent(s): ZOOL 777

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Kate Christison-Lagay

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	1/23/2024	5/6/2024	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	KEND 205
Final Exam	5/14/2024	5/14/2024	T	8:00am - 10:00am	KEND 205

Durham Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Zoology

ZOOL 795W (01) - Special Investigations

Special Investigations

Credits: 1.0 to 4.0
Term: Spring 2024 - Full Term (01/23/2024 - 05/06/2024)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

CRN: 51096

Independent study in various areas including but not limited to animal behavior, developmental biology, ecology, endocrinology, evolution, ichthyology, genetics, history of biology, invertebrate biology, neurobiology and behavior, protozoology, teaching practices, underwater research, vertebrate biology, and biological techniques. Course sections for advanced work, individual or group seminar. May include reading, laboratory work, organized seminars, and conferences.

Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.

Repeat Rule: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/23/2024	5/6/2024		Hours Arranged	TBA