BIOL 240H Animal Behavior Observational Research Methods: Honors

This course will meet primarily at Lincoln Park Zoo, with a few on-campus meetings. The course will provide students with a hands-on introduction to animal behavior observational research methods. We will use Chicago’s own Lincoln Park Zoo as our laboratory to learn how to use a range of different observational research methods practiced by professionals in the field of animal behavior. This course will introduce students to appropriate experimental design for behavioral research and different sampling methods through discussion of primary literature and hands-on behavioral data collection. Students will use the scientific method from hypothesis formulation to data analysis, discussion, and scientific communication by designing and presenting their own independent behavioral research projects.

It is assumed that students have had some biology and stats in high school or college, and it is suggested that they take BIOL 150 Animal Behavior prior to taking this course. This is an Honors class. In addition to other possible prerequisites, students need a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.50 or higher to enroll.

Repeatable: Y
Formerly 56-2420HN
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Prerequisites ENGL 109 Writing and Rhetoric I Stretch B or ENGL 111 Foundations of 21st-Century Writing or ENGL 111H Foundations of 21st-Century Writing: Honors or ENGL 112 21st-Century Writing in Creative Disciplines or ENGL 112H 21st-Century Writing in Creative Disciplines: Honors or ENGL 121 International Foundations in 21st-Century Writing or ENGL 122 International 21st-Century Writing in the Creative Disciplines or TWC-T-7 EXAM-TWC WRITING MINIMUM SCORE = 7
Requirements 3.5 or Higher GPA (35GP)
Minimum Credits 4 Maximum Credits 4