Instrumentation for Animal Observation

这是一份为动物行为研究购买设备的提案。将获得的设备包括摄像机、监视器、视频跟踪系统、计算机和额外的图像处理和存储设备。该设备将使生态、进化和行为部能够进行以前不可能进行的新的受控实验室研究。研究重点将放在昼夜节律、合作行为、配偶选择和运动模式上。该仪器将实现对生理、活动和着色的自动监测。图像采集器还将被用来对有代表性的行为样本进行分类，然后可以用来训练学生对行为进行分类，并确保观察者之间的可靠性。明尼苏达大学赞助两个鼓励本科生研究的项目：本科生研究机会项目和以研究为导向的荣誉项目。

This is a proposal to purchase equipment for animal behavior studies. The equipment to be obtained includes video cameras, monitors, video tracking systems, computers and additional image processing and storage devices. The equipment will allow the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior to pursue new controlled laboratory studies that had not been possible before. Research will focus on circadian rhythms, cooperative behavior, mate choice, and movement patterns. The instrumentation will enable automated monitoring of physiology, activity and coloration. Image grabbers will also be used to catalogue representative examples of behavior that can then be used to train students in classifying behavior and to ensure interobserver reliability. The University of Minnesota sponsors two programs that encourage undergraduate research: the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program and a research oriented honors.