ANTH 437

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Introduction to the field of behavioral endocrinology, with particular focus on primate, especially human behaviors. Examination of the relationship between hormones and behavior using an evolutionary and comparative approach and consider both how hormones influences behavior as well as how behavioral interactions regulate endocrine physiology. The early part of the course covers basic endocrine system physiology and function, then focuses on hormonal influences on primate social behaviors, such as male and female reproductive behaviors, courtship, parental care, bonding and attachment, as well as aggression and territoriality. Other topics include stress, hormones, and health.

Same as IB 437. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: IB 150 and ANTH 143; or an equivalent course in behavioral ecology, primate behavior, physiology or psychology; or consent of instructor.