BIOL 307. Behavioural Ecology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
How an organism’s behaviour relates to its physical, biological, and social environment, using evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Emphasis is on general principles, covering topics such feeding, predator avoidance, aggression, reproduction, social behaviour, communication and cognition.
- Winter
- In some weeks, lecture will be replaced by interactive discussion periods, practical exercises, or student presentations
- Prerequisites: BIOL 215 and BIOL 216 (or equivalents), or permission of the instructor