Biology, B.S. - Animal Behavior Option
The Animal Behavior option in Biology is designed for students who wish to specialize in the study of animal behavior, the scientific study of the causes, functions, development, and evolutionary history of behavior. Students will be prepared for careers in education, whether in a classroom or at an aquarium or zoological garden; research, whether sponsored by companies, universities or the government; animal-human interactions, including both pet and livestock management; and animal conservation biology.
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Major in Biology, BS
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CORE COURSES (C- or higher required)0 hours
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Foundations of Biology - See Appendix 1
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Concepts of Zoology
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Concepts of Botany
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Principles of Ecology & Evolution
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Cell and Developmental Biology
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Foundations of Genetics & Molecular Biology
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Option in Animal Behavior - See separate block
Total hours0 hours -
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Appendix 1. Foundations of Biology
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Foundations of Biology C- or Higher0 hours
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Foundations of Biology
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Concentration in Animal Behavior
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REQUIRED FOUNDATIONS (10 credits)
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Mechanisms of Animal Behavior or Animal Physiology - Choose 1 of the following:0–3 hours
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Mech of Animal Behavior
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Animal Physiology
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Behavioral Ecology or Applied Ethology - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Behavioral Ecology
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Applied Ethology
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Seminar in Animal Behavior - Choose 1 of the following:1 hour
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Biology Colloquium
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Seminar In Biology
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PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE (1 to 3 credits)
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Coop, Internship, Research Project in Animal Behavior - Choose 1 hour from:1 hour
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Co-Op Ed Experience in Biol
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Honors Course
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Independent Study
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Departmental Honors
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REQUIRED ELECTIVES (9 to 11 credits)
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Choose 9 hours from:9 hours
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Mech of Animal Behavior
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Animal Physiology
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Behavioral Ecology
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Applied Ethology
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Biology Colloquium
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Seminar In Biology
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Marine Invertebrates
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Ornithology
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Ichthyology
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Mammalogy
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Entomology
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Aquatic Entomology
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Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
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Nutritional Science
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Endocrinology
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Neurobiology
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Wildlife Ecology & Management
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Conservation Biology
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Plant-Insect Interactions
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In consultation with your advisor, select additional courses listed that will best prepare you for your area of interest in animal behavior. Students interested in pursuing post-graduate work in medicine (Veterinary Medicine) should take BIOL 361 (Microbiology).
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Total hours14–17 hours -
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Req Related for Biology, BS
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For Biology Majors the G2 block of the Liberal Arts Core will be fulfilled by your required related coursework.
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CHEMISTRY
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Organic Chemistry - Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:0 hours
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Option 1. Organic Chemistry I and II
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Organic Chemistry 1
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Organic Chemistry 2
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Option 2. Short Course in Organic Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
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Biochemistry or Environmental Chemistry - Choose 1 of the following:0 hours
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Biochemistry 1
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Environmental Chemistry
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MATHEMATICS FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
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Biometry (recommended), Survey of Statistics, or Stats & Exp Design I - Choose 1 of the following:3–4 hours
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Biometry
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Survey of Statistics
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Principles of Statistics and Experimental Design 1
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Calc for Mgmt, Calculus I or Honors Calculus - Choose 1 of the following:4–5 hours
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Calculus for Management
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Calculus 1
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Honors Calculus 1
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PHYSICS
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Choose 1 of the following options 1-2:0 hours
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Option 1. Physics with Algebra
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Physics 1 with Algebra
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Physics 2 with Algebra
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Option 2. Physics with Calculus
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Physics 1 with Calculus
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Physics 2 with Calculus
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GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
Total hours10–12 hours -