ENY 4455C
Social Insects
Overview of social insect biology in the context of comparative social evolution. Topics include the diversity of social behaviors in insects, evolutionary origins of sociality, kin recognition, caste systems, communication in social groups, and impacts of social insects.
Topics
- the diversity of social behaviors in insects
- evolutionary origins of sociality
- kin recognition
- caste systems
- communication in social groups
- and impacts of social insects
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Grading Scheme: Letter Grade Prerequisite: BSC 2005 or BSC 2010 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2025-2026