This is an Honours Pathway Course, in which lectures emphasize recent research topics and students carry out a substantial research project with academics in the Research School of Biological Sciences and the School of Botany and Zoology. Entry to this option will be subject to the approval of the course convener. The course will examine current topics in sensory physiology and neural control of behaviour, such as sensory ecology, animal communication, endocrine systems and control of reproduction. The emphasis is on information processing in animals under natural conditions, both with regard to environmental variables and internal states, including the design of sensory systems in relation to environment and life style. Topics covered may vary between years and students are advised to check the syllabus with the course convenor.

A quota may be placed on enrolments for this course.

Assessment is based on mid-term (25%) and final (35%) exams and a report on research project (40%).

BIOL2103.