Clarkie Catalog

BIOL242

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

This course is offered in a current or upcoming term. Check the official course schedule before registering.
Also listed under 5 other titles
  • LAB: ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
  • LAB FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
  • LAB CANCELLED
  • ANIMAL BEHAVIOR LAB
  • LAB FOR BIOL 242
Department
Biology
Terms offered
15
Data refreshed
Sep 29, 2026

Description

This course will introduce students to the key concepts, theories, and models in the field of behavioral ecology and will apply evolutionary theory as a rigorous framework for studying how and why animals behave the way they do. We will explore both proximate questions, including genetic, hormonal, and environmental influences on the development and expression of behavior, as well as ultimate questions, including how behaviors have been shaped by ecology and evolutionary history. Students will analyze primary scientific articles on animal behavior and will develop an independent research proposal.

Syllabi

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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026

1998
2026
Sections offered by academic year and season, with estimated offering chances for future years above the divider
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 38% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 9 fall terms since 2018. 2030 Spring: 10% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 9 spring terms since 2018. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 39% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 10 fall terms since 2017. 2029 Spring: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 10 spring terms since 2017. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 42% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2028 Spring: 9% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 1 of 11 spring terms since 2016. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 43% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 11 fall terms since 2016. 2027 Spring: 10% chance, high confidence. Offered in 2 of 12 spring terms since 2015. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2025 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2024 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2022 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2021 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2020 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2019 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data for this term
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data for this term
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 1 section Not offered Not offered No data for this term
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession Darker means more sections Not offered No data for term

Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.

Meeting times

Most recent first
  • Tue, Fri, 1:25 PM–2:40 PM Biological Sciences B237 2026
  • Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Biological Sciences B355 20192015-12013-12011-12005-1
  • Tue, 1:25 PM–4:10 PM Biological Sciences B123 2016-22015-2
  • Tue, Fri, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Biological Sciences B355 2016-1
  • Mon, 1:25 PM–4:10 PM Biological Sciences B112 2013-2
  • Thu, 1:25 PM–2:45 PM Biological Sciences B355 2011-2
  • Thu, 2:46 PM–4:25 PM Biological Sciences B123 2011-3
  • Tue, Thu, 10:25 AM–11:40 AM Biological Sciences B355 2009-1
Credit-bearing sections of BIOL242
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Garret D. LangloisLecture1 24 of 24 enrolled24638
Fall 2024Erin L. McCulloughLecture1 23 of 24 enrolled21766
Fall 2023Erin L. McCulloughLecture1 22 of 24 enrolled21766
Fall 2022Erin L. McCulloughLecture1 22 of 24 enrolled21766
Spring 2019Susan A. FosterLecture1 14 of 12 enrolled37143
Fall 2016Susan A. FosterLecture1 12 of 12 enrolled25342
Spring 2015Susan A. FosterLecture1 14 of 12 enrolled34145
Spring 2013Susan A. FosterLecture1 12 of 12 enrolled32409
Spring 2011Susan A. FosterLecture1 14 of 12 enrolled39014
Spring 2009Nancy LaFleurLecture1 9 of 12 enrolled36871
Spring 2007Susan A. FosterLecture1 22 of 16 enrolled35339
Spring 2005Andrew F. RichardsLecture1 8 of 30 enrolled32444
Spring 2003Susan A. FosterLecture1 11 of 30 enrolled37282
Spring 2000Susan A. FosterLecture1 27 of 30 enrolled34371
Spring 1998Susan A. FosterLecture1 21 of 30 enrolled32799

No-credit sessions

No-credit sections of BIOL242
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Spring 2013Susan A. FosterLab- 12 of 12 enrolled32411
Spring 2011Susan A. FosterLab- 14 of 12 enrolled39015
Spring 2009Nancy LaFleurLab- 9 of 12 enrolled36873
Spring 2007Susan A. FosterLab- 10 of 8 enrolled35340
Spring 2007Susan A. FosterLab- 12 of 8 enrolled35375
Spring 2005UnlistedLab- 0 of 0 enrolled32447
Spring 2005Andrew F. RichardsLab- 8 of 15 enrolled32446
Spring 2003UnlistedLab- 7 of 15 enrolled37283
Spring 2003UnlistedLab- 4 of 15 enrolled37284
Spring 2000UnlistedLab- 17 of 15 enrolled34373
Spring 2000UnlistedLab- 10 of 15 enrolled34372
Spring 1998UnlistedLab- 9 of 15 enrolled32800
Spring 1998UnlistedLab- 11 of 15 enrolled32801