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BIOL-4574: Social Behavior of Birds and Mammals

Description: This course examines origins, influences and implications of social behavior in a variety of avian and mammalian species. Emphasis is placed on understanding group organization and dynamics in inter and intra-species situations. Experimental data from several disciplines (e.g., genetics, physiology, biochemistry) are reviewed to demonstrate their associations with behavioral adaptive mechanisms. Avian and mammalian species living in wild, zoo, agricultural companion and laboratory settings are discussed.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: BIOL-1106 and (ALS-3104 or BIOL-2004)

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: ALS-4574

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.46 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 38.42%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.40%

Luciana Bergamasco202461.4%26.9%10.7%0.3%0.3%0.4%3.466

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W