Biology 338: Lecture 9Spring 1997

Communication I

  1. Introduction

  2. Levels of intentionality
    1. Levels
      1. Zero-order
      2. First-order
      3. Second-order
    2. Case study: Alarm calls in vervet monkeys

  3. Types of communication
    1. Mutualistic/cooperative
    2. Deceitful/selfish
    3. Incidental/eavesdropping
    4. Altruistic
    5. Spiteful

  4. What is true communication?

  5. Communication channels or modalities
    1. Visual
    2. Auditory
    3. Chemical
    4. Tactile
    5. Electrical