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Introduction To Ecology And Evolution
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11:216:269 · Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources · School 11 — New Brunswick School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Evolution of Animal Behavior uses animal-behavior examples to introduce evolutionary theory, natural selection and ecological processes shaping behavior. The Fall 2024 schedule progresses from causes of behavior and sexual selection to mating systems, biological rhythms, migration, dispersal, habitat selection and feeding.
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How it’s graded
Fall 2024
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SIRS · 1,458 responses · 2014–2024
Fall 2026
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C/D
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W 8:30 AM · C/D · 1 section · 0 open
AI-generated overview
Ten lecture quizzes in Fall 2024; points may change.
Two midterms; Fall 2024 sample totals 150 points each.
Noncumulative final over lectures 9–12; Fall 2024 sample.
Evidence term: Fall 2024. Past weights are not current section policy.
3 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The Fall 2024 schedule opens with definitions of behavior and evolution, then contrasts ultimate and proximate causes.
The schedule next covers sexual selection and mating systems, followed by parental care.
Later topics include circadian rhythms, orientation and migration, dispersal, habitat selection and feeding behavior.
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Rutgers New Brunswick 11:216:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior syllabus · site:deenr.rutgers.edu "Evolution of Animal Behavior" course
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Rutgers New Brunswick 11:216:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior syllabus
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Rutgers New Brunswick 11:216:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior syllabus · site:deenr.rutgers.edu "Evolution of Animal Behavior" course
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Rutgers New Brunswick 11:216:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior syllabus · site:deenr.rutgers.edu "Evolution of Animal Behavior" course
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Rutgers New Brunswick 11:216:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior syllabus
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instructorVariation: conflict · Fall 2024 syllabus is Suzanne Sukhdeo; supplied Fall 2026 schedule lists Megan Novak. No current instructor-specific syllabus found.
Rutgers New Brunswick 11:216:269 Evolution of Animal Behavior syllabus
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| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0116707 | Closed | Megan Novak | Wednesday 8:30 AM-11:30 AM at LOR 022LOR 022 | C/D |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.57
Course quality
4.58
Response rate
40.6%
Coverage
18 offerings · 2014–2024
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Sukhdeo | 6 | 4.67 | 4.63 |
| Michael Sukhdeo | 4 | 4.38 | 4.47 |
| Sukhdeo Michael | 4 | 4.38 | 4.45 |
| Sukhdeo Suzanne | 3 | 4.80 | 4.73 |
| Sukhdeo. Suzanne | 1 | 4.80 | 4.80 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
C/D
Current availability
0 open of 1
Catalog terms
Fall
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
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