Seminar in Animal Behavior (ZOOL 691D)
Fall 2009
Behavior and Physiology of Fishes
Dr. Timothy C. Tricas
Wednesday 5.30 - 7pm , Edm 160A
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Behavioral interactions with other organisms and the environment are controlled or influenced by several physiological mechanisms. In this seminar we will discuss current concepts, models and empirical studies on the behavior and physiology of fishes. We will read chapters from the recent book "Behaviour and Physiology of Fish (K. A. Sloman et al. 2006, Academic Press), and supplementary papers from the primary literature of interest to class participants. This course is well-suited for any graduate student interested in questions of how proximate mechanisms can influence and control the behavior of animals. The seminar will convene on Wednesdays from 5.30 - 7.00 pm in Edmonson 160A. For more information go to http://www.hawaii.edu/behavior
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Schedule |
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Week |
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Discussion Leader |
Chapter/Papers |
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1 |
8/26 |
Organizational meeting |
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2 |
9/2 |
Christine Ambrosino |
1. Cognitive ability in fish |
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3 |
9/9 |
James Anderson |
2. Communication |
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4 |
9/16 |
Leigh Ann Boswell |
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5 |
9/23 |
Kasie Groom |
3. The physiology of antipredator behaviour: What you do with what you've got |
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6 |
9/30 |
James Jackson |
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7 |
10/7 |
Garrett Lynch |
4. Effects of parasites on fish behaviour: Interactions with host physiology |
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8 |
10/14 |
Matthew Shipley |
5. Social interactions |
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9 |
10/21 |
Christine Ambrosino |
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10 |
10/28 |
James Anderson |
6. Circadian rhythms in fish |
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1 |
11/4 |
Leigh Ann Boswell |
7. Behavioural physiology of fish migrations: Salmon as a model approach |
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12 |
11/11 |
Veteran's Day Holiday |
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13 |
11/18 |
Kasie Groom |
8. Neuroendocrine mechanisms of alternative reproductive tactics in fish |
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14 |
11/25 |
James Jackson |
9. Reproductive pheromones |
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15 |
12/2 |
Garrett Lynch, Matthew Shipley |
10. Anthropogenic impacts upon behaviour and physiology |
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16 |
12/9 |
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Final Exam |