Neuroethological Approach in Our Training Program   Students in our training program will take required courses in neuroethology, comparative neuroanatomy and evolution (see Table for a typical course schedule for predoctoral students working with Neuroethology faculty in their first 2 years at UM). In addition, laboratory, lecture and specialized advanced seminars are offered in neurophysiology, animal communication and neuroanatomy. A weekly seminar brings students and faculty interested in neuroethology together. In this weekly seminar, students, faculty and guest speakers make informal presentations of their research. Regular colloquia run by the NACS Program include speakers with research interests in neuroethology. Postdoctoral trainees also participate in the weekly seminar and attend the colloquium series. Those without a reasonably strong background in some areas of neurobiology or evolution are encouraged to audit the appropriate courses. Although our program emphasizes neuroethology, our trainees receive an excellent foundation in basic neuroscience. Our new NACS graduate program offers a series of courses that cover cellular, molecular, systems, cognitive and computational neuroscience. Trainees will therefore be exposed to a wide range of questions and experimental approaches in neurobiology, evolution and behavior.