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BIO 245

Behavioral Ecology (BIO 145)

UNITS:3
GRADING:Letter (ABCD/NP)
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

This course explores animal behavior from an ecological and evolutionary perspective, with an emphasis on social and collective behavior. How do animals interact with each other and the rest of the world around them? This is a project-based course in a seminar format, including class discussion of journal articles, and independent research projects based on observing the behavior of animals on campus.

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1 Term
Seminar 1Open
ID: 7614
0 / 19 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Gordon, Deborah
3units

BIO 245: Behavioral Ecology (BIO 145)

3 units · Letter (ABCD/NP)

This course explores animal behavior from an ecological and evolutionary perspective, with an emphasis on social and collective behavior. How do animals interact with each other and the rest of the world around them? This is a project-based course in a seminar format, including class discussion of journal articles, and independent research projects based on observing the behavior of animals on campus.

Offered in Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Winter 2027 sections

  • Seminar — Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM — Gordon, Deborah (Graduate)

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