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BIOL 4355 - Animal Behavior Lab

Institution:
Utah Tech University
Subject:
Biology
Description:
Lab portion of BIOL 4350. Students will learn how behavior can be measured based on a clear definition of what behavior involves and will be shown the various techniques used by researchers to study behavior, in both field and laboratory settings, and the proper design of such studies. Students will design and carry out their own research projects on a particular behavior and write up the results of their study in journal article format. Successful completion will help students to create a simple research study of animal behavior in the field or in a laboratory setting, and can explain strengths and weaknesses of each. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Design and carry out experiments using unbiased behavioral data collection. 2. Apply different methods of unbiased behavioral data collection, and explain the limitations of each. 3. Explain optics used in behavioral data collections and demonstrate correct use of binoculars and spotting scopes. 4. Evaluate various behavioral data collection devices, and list the pros and cons of recording behavioral data for later use. Course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: BIOL 4350. SP (odd)
Credits:
1.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(435) 652-7500
Regional Accreditation:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Calendar System:
Semester
General Education
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