Introduction Study Animal Behavior 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, etc.

The aim is to understand animal behavior in an integrative way, in the light of Tinbergen's four "whys": from ontogeny and neurobiological causes to evolution and biological functions. In addition to historical, conceptual and methodological contributions, students will be coached to grasp the diversity of traits involved, as well as the diversity of approaches and associated scientific questioning. Using a variety of examples, this course will highlight the diversity of disciplines studying animal behavior: Neuroscience, Ethology, Behavioral Ecology, and will provide students with the information they need to continue their studies in the appropriate fields: Animal Physiology and Neuroscience/ Evolutionary Biology and Ecology/ Others....

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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

Manager*: Aurélie Célérier and Arnaud Grégoire

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