Carleton University · BIOL 3804

Social Evolution

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Diversity in social behaviour from evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Topics include ecological determinants of social living, social networks, social foraging, inclusive fitness, kin selection, altruism, cooperation, and mating systems and strategies.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 , or permission of the Department.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 , or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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Diversity in social behaviour from evolutionary and ecological perspectives. Topics include ecological determinants of social living, social networks, social foraging, inclusive fitness, kin selection, altruism, cooperation, and mating systems and strategies.

  • Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2600 , or permission of the Department.
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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