Texts

Alcock J, 2005. Animal behavior: an evolutionary approach, eighth edition. Sinauer Associates Sunderland, Mass. Required

Pechenik J, 2007. A short guide to writing about biology, sixth edition. Longmans, New York. Required

Grading

Midterm exam 28%
Summary essay 8%
Review essay 18%
Final exam: 36%
Class attendance & participation 10%

Examinations

Exams will emphasize comprehension of terminology, concepts, and factual material in animal behavior and behavioral ecology, as covered in lecture and assigned readings. Evaluation will be based on objective, short-answer, and essay questions, including some attention to quantitative approaches (e.g., graphical models).