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PSY 357 Learning and Sexual Behavior
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT
Faculty:
Michael Domjan, Ph.D
Contact:
Michael Domjan, Ph.D.
Office hours: TTh 11:00 - 11:30 am.
I may be also contacted by phone (471-7702) or email Domjan@psy.utexas.edu
Description:
We are investigating the role of learning in the social behavior of animals. The current studies focus on how learning is involved in sexual behavior. We are using domesticated quail in the research. The experiments involve studying how the animals come to anticipate sexual opportunity, how they respond to the anticipation of a sexual partner, how persistent this learned behavior is, and how it influences fertilization and reproductive success. The research is relevant for students interested in the behavioral neuroscience, animal behavior, animal cognition, and/or integration of psychological and zoological approaches to the study of behavior.
Qualifications:
An interest in behavioral neuroscience, animal learning, and/or animal behavior and a willingness to learn. Background in learning, comparative psychology or biopsychology is helpful but not necessary.
Duties:
- Weekly reading and discussion
- Data coding
- Material and methods development and administration
- Literature searches
- Other duties as required
- Approximately 8-10 hours/week of work
Other Information
Students will participate in the conduct of experimental procedures and the collection and analysis of the data. Most of the experiments involve observational techniques. There will be a lab meeting once a week.
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