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Animal behavior

Course Description: This course covers the study of animal behavior, focusing on general laws of behavior such as stimulus-response theories and adaptive behavior models. It also includes the study of the relationship between genetics and behavior, and the components of innate and learned behavior such as reflexes, instinct, learning, and thinking. The course also addresses living organisms' responses to various stimuli, factors determining movement and behavior such as environmental and social factors, and the relationship between behavior and the environment. It covers animal communication patterns, territorial and social behavior, and the effects of hormones and pheromones on behavior. The course focuses on developing scientific analysis and discussion skills, and understanding animal behavior in its environmental and applied context.

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: 210 BIO

Objectives of the course :

The course aims to enable students to:

Explanation of basic models of adaptive behavior and general laws governing animal behavior.
Explain the relationship between genetic factors, behavior, and their impact on the responses of living organisms.
Distinguish between innate and learned behavior components and analyze the characteristics of each.
Analysis of animal responses to different stimuli and the factors influencing them.
The relationship between behavior, environment, and the influencing social factors.
Evaluating the Role of Hormones and Pheromones in Regulating Animal Behavior.
Employing knowledge in animal behavior science to understand behavioral patterns in environmental and limnological applications.

Course outputs :

1. Knowledge & Understanding
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Explanation of basic models of adaptive behavior and general laws governing animal behavior.
Explanation of the relationship between heredity and behavior, and the components of innate and learned behavior.

2. Skills
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Analysis of animal responses to various stimuli and the environmental and social factors affecting them.
Interpretation of animal communication, social, and territorial behavior patterns.
Distinguish the effect of hormones and pheromones on animal behavior and link them to behavioral responses.
Applying behavioral concepts to interpret environmental phenomena related to animal behavior.
Preparing organized scientific reports on animal behavior topics.

3. Values, Autonomy & Responsibility
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
Adherence to scientific methodology in the analysis of animal behavior and respect for the ethics of dealing with living organisms.

Additional information:

This course contributes to preparing students for the job market by providing them with a scientific foundation in understanding animal behavior and its applications, an area of increasing importance in many sectors, such as:

Nature Reserves and Wildlife Management: Understanding Animal Behavior for Biodiversity Conservation.
Environmental research centers: Studying the impact of environmental changes on the behavior of living organisms.
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Care: Improving Animal Handling Based on Understanding Their Behavior.
Animal Production: Improving Productivity Through Management of Animal Feeding and Social Behavior.
Environmental Organizations: Assessing the Impact of Human Activities on Organism Behavior.

The course develops skills in scientific analysis, critical thinking, and interpretation of behavioral phenomena, which are skills required in the fields of scientific research, environment, and biotechnology.

Last updated: 2026-04-16