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BIOL 276 - Biology of Social Insects

This course explores the biology of social insects including ants, bees, wasps and termites.  Through a mixture of lectures, activities and discussions, we will examine the ecology, evolution and behavior of social insects. Examples of topics include social insect taxonomy; the evolution of sociality; nest architecture; mutualisms and commensalisms involving social insects; territoriality; and how social insects provide ecosystem services. This course will include paper discussions of relevant recent literature, exposure to methods used to study social insects, and a final presentation on a research topic of the student’s choice.

Prerequisites: BIOL 105  or BIOL 118  or Permission

Anticipated Terms Offered: Spring bi-annually
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