Spring 2027

Neuroethology Seminar

A neuroethology seminar involving group discussion of primary literature to understand the neural basis of animal behavior while developing critical reading and discussion leadership skills.

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Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.89 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Describe neural basis of animal such as navigation, sensory perception and parental behavior in animals.

  • Summarize and critically evaluate findings of scientific research.

  • Lead discussions with a purpose and direction.

  • Provide constructive feedback to generate discussion.

  • Discuss how the concepts presented in the class relate to own research interests.

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PSYCH/​ZOOLOGY 523 or graduate/professional standing

ZOOLOGY 620

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Student experience

the class

Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.89 GPA, 95.5% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Neural basis of behavior in animals.
  • Navigation, sensory perception, and parental behavior in animals.
  • Primary literature articles.

Skills

  • Critical reading of primary literature and discussion leading skills.
  • Summarizing and critically evaluating scientific research findings.
  • Providing constructive feedback to generate discussion.

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Dataset & model

Recorded 2026-10-14

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