Syllabus

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Project Instructions

Final Exam: Thurs 8 May, 12:30 PM, BRB 121

Discussion Readings

Review Paper Examples

*Review Paper BI508 Student Example*

*Experimental Design Paper BI508 Student Example 1*

*Experimental Design Paper BI508 Student Example 2*

Powerpoint Presentations

Lecture 1 - Tinbergen's Four Questions

Lecture 2 - Behavioral Genetics

Lecture 3 - Clutch Size

Lecture 4 - Comparative Analysis

Lecture 5 - Optimal Foraging

Lecture 6 - Coevolution

Lecture 7 - Ideal Free Distribution

Lecture 8 - Game Theory, Fighting & Assessment

Lecture 9 - Alternative Reproductive Behaviors

Lecture 10 - Redhead ARBs (published paper)

Lecture 11 - Living in Groups (please read Ch. 6 in Davies et al.)

Lecture 12 - Sexual Selection

Lecture 13 - Sex Ratios

Lecture 14 - Mating Systems & Parental Care

Lecture 15 - Dunnocks

Lecture 16 - Cooperation

Lecture 17 - Kin Altruism

Lecture 18 - Recognition Systems

Lecture 19 - Eusocial Insects

Lecture 20 - Social Brains

Lecture 21 - Collective Intelligence

Lecture 22 - Brood Parsitism & Recognition/Driscrimination

Links

Web of Science

BU - Biology Journals

Turnitin.com

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