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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Animal Behavior
2. Course Prefix & Number:
NATR 1360
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers interspecific and intraspecific dynamics that allow animals to be successful in a natural world. This information is critical in making animal observations and interpreting what you see in order to understand the well-being of the animal.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
NATR 1360 - Animal Behavior
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
NATR 1360 - Animal Behavior
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
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Name of Institution
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Date of Acceptance
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Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
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University of Minnesota Crookston
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March 2010
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Natural Resources Management
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University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point
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2007-2009
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Natural Resources Management
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III. Course Purpose
Other - If this course is not required in a program or is not part of the MN Transfer Curriculum, it may be used for the purpose(s) listed below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Compose papers on animal behavior videos throughout the semester |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Compose a paper of observations of an animal behavior. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
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Expected Outcome
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MnTC
Goal Area
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Describe what controls animal behavior
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Develop the ability for observing and documenting animal behavior
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Describe the components of social communications
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Analyze different types of animal behavior, including feeding and reproduction
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
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I. Introduction
A. Evolution of Behavior
B. Development of Behavior
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II. Continuing Development
A. Time allotted for Project work
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III. What Controls Behavior
A. Behavior Adaptations for Survival
B. Feeding Behavior
C. Choosing where to Live
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IV. Communication
A. Functions of Communication
B. Signals and sounds
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V. Reproductive Behavior
A. Mating Systems
B. Parental Care
C. Altruism
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VI. Social Behavior
A. Components of Social Communication
B. Dominance Systems
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I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Animal Behavior
2. Course Prefix & Number:
NATR 1360
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course covers interspecific and intraspecific dynamics that allow animals to be successful in a natural world. This information is critical in making animal observations and interpreting what you see in order to understand the well-being of the animal.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
NATR 1360 - Animal Behavior
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
NATR 1360 - Animal Behavior
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:
|
Name of Institution
|
Date of Acceptance
|
Discipline/Area/Program of Transfer
|
|
University of Minnesota Crookston
|
March 2010
|
Natural Resources Management
|
|
University of Wisconsin Steven’s Point
|
2007-2009
|
Natural Resources Management
|
III. Course Purpose
3. Other - If this course does NOT meet criteria for #1 or #2 above, it may be used for the purpose(s) selected below:
- Liberal Arts Elective
- Technical Elective
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Compose papers on animal behavior videos throughout the semester |
| Demonstrate reading and listening skills |
Compose a paper of observations of an animal behavior. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Describe what controls animal behavior
|
|
|
Develop the ability for observing and documenting animal behavior
|
|
|
Describe the components of social communications
|
|
|
Analyze different types of animal behavior, including feeding and reproduction
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
I. Introduction
A. Evolution of Behavior
B. Development of Behavior
|
|
II. Continuing Development
A. Time allotted for Project work
|
|
III. What Controls Behavior
A. Behavior Adaptations for Survival
B. Feeding Behavior
C. Choosing where to Live
|
|
IV. Communication
A. Functions of Communication
B. Signals and sounds
|
|
V. Reproductive Behavior
A. Mating Systems
B. Parental Care
C. Altruism
|
|
VI. Social Behavior
A. Components of Social Communication
B. Dominance Systems
|