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  0-IntroLectV0.6

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  Lecture 0: Introduction & Course Outline ESE to Click210edit Master subtitle style D. E. Koditschek 10/4/10 ESE 210 F10 Lecture 11 ESE 210 Course Components - Fall 2010 Introduction to Dynamic Lecture T Th 9:00-10:30 Berger Auditorium Problem Sets: ~ 10
   
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  3-6-08

  UPenn PSYC 131
  

  Psyc-131 March 6, 2008 What criteria do females use in choosing mates? o Good resources? o Good condition? Ex: displays that a male in poor condition cannot do o Good genes independent of resources How important has female choice been in the evoluti
   
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  3-4-08

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  Psyc-131 March 4, 2008 Do females prefer males with extreme versions of the trait? o Males often have what appear to be maladaptive ornaments (especially polygamous species) o Widowbird males do provide resources to female in the form of territory
   
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  2-21-08

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  Psyc-131 February 21, 2008 After midterm #1. Individuals will compete with one another for the chance to reproduce Natural selection involves competition and structured relationship between males and females o Intersection of parental investment and
   
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  2-26-08

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  Psyc-131 February 26, 2008 Ecological factors intervene to make it difficult for a male to increase his RS by leaving his current mate and seeking another what are the factors that influence male parental care? - Factors that influence male parental
   
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  2-28-08

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  Psyc-131 February 28, 2008 Why is there so much variation in mating systems and parental care? o Solitary species don\'t maintain any bonds except between parent and offspring for a sort period of time o Monogamous species many birds, fish, mammals