Laboratory exercises for Bio 352 are intended to develop
skills and techniques associated with the observation and quantification
of animal behavior. Specific goals include:
1) Exposure to techniques and methodologies related to the study of animal behavior
2) Gaining expertise in the challenge of turning observations into numbers: they act of quantifying animal behaviors
3) Improve familiarity with the scientific process, specifically in the context of studying animal behavior
Please arrive promptly and be prepared for
outdoor activity (dress appropriately). You are expected to have
read relevant
lab information for a particular week (see links below) prior to
coming to lab. When in the field, you will be expected to keep
a field note book that includes a list of the animals you observe,
as well
as relevant behaviors. Be sure to note the location, date, weather,
etc. When assigned, "reflections" are due within 24 hours of the end
of lab.
