An in-depth examination of information transfer between animals from the perspectives of signal characteristics, signal evolution, honesty and deception, competing interests of signallers and receivers, and communication in networks. We will also consider tools for the study of communication in natural environments. Prerequisites BI308 (or BI408), or one of PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363. Exclusions BI496m. Notes 3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial/seminar hours
