Behavioral Biology

LSM3267 is primarily about what animals are doing (ethology) and why they do what they do (behavioural ecology). Thus it provides an in-depth coverage of the relationships that organisms have with each other and with the environment. Selected key concepts in organismal interactions, illustrated with examples from general diverse animals and ecological systems, to ultimate and proximate explanations of animal interactions and other life history characteristics will be covered. Students are provided with an opportunity to practise how scientific logic promotes effective thinking and leads to convincing conclusions. Students are also provided a chance to assimilate and critically evaluate contemporary literature and studies on relevant current issues.