Introduction Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

This course is an introduction to the basic concepts of the various disciplines that study animal behavior: neuroscience, ethology, behavioral ecology.

The objective is to understand animal behavior in an integrative way, in light of Tinbergen's four "whys": from its ontogenesis and neurobiological causes to its evolution and biological functions. In addition to historical, conceptual, and methodological contributions, students will be guided in understanding the diversity of traits involved as well as the diversity of approaches and associated scientific questions. This course unit will thus highlight, through various examples, the diversity of disciplines studying animal behavior: neuroscience, ethology, behavioral ecology, and will enable students to pursue their studies in the appropriate fields: animal physiology and neuroscience/evolutionary biology and ecology/others, etc.

 

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Recommended prerequisites: general knowledge of biology and ecology

 

 

 

100% CC

Hourly volumes:

            CM: 7.5

            TD: 9

            TP: 9

            Land: 4.5

Responsible*: Aurélie Célérier and Arnaud Grégoire

Administrative contact(s): aurelie.celerier @ umontpellier.fr arnaud.gregoire @ umontpellier.fr