BIONB 4260

BIONB 4260

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Communication is the glue that holds societies together. This course examines how and why animals communicate. Topics include the role of the environment in shaping animal signals, whether animals tell the truth to each other, why some bird songs are simple and others complex, and what kinds of signals might be exchanged between species.


Prerequisites BIONB 2210.

Distribution Requirements (BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG), (BIO-AS)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2024SP

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  3028 BIONB 4260   LEC 001

    • TR Kennedy Hall 213
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Webster, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BioNB 2210

  •  3029 BIONB 4260   DIS 201

    • R Kennedy Hall 101
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Webster, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3030 BIONB 4260   DIS 202

    • F Corson-Mudd A409
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Webster, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3031 BIONB 4260   DIS 203

    • F Corson-Mudd A409
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Webster, M

  • Instruction Mode: In Person