BIOL 4453 - Behavior and Neurobiology of Marine Animals

Four credit hours.

Survey of behavior, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology of marine animals with emphasis on the neural mechanisms underlying the behavior of selected invertebrates, fishes, birds, and mammals. Introduction to the experimental study of the behavior of marine animals in the field and laboratory. When possible, students will carry out independent studies on local species. Neural mechanisms underlying behavior; the anatomy and physiology of the nervous systems of marine invertebrates and vertebrates.

Prerequisites: 16 credit hours of zoology or consent of instructor.