This seminar explores psychological topics across a wide variety of species, with a particular emphasis on evolution as a determinant of behavior and cognition. Course content will include modern research on animal behavior and ethology, stressing the importance of an animal’s biological, ecological and social milieu. Specific topics may include dominance and social structure, foraging, mating, predation, communication, perception, conflict, and cooperation.
Distribution Area
Students entering prior to Fall 2024: Social Sciences (SO DIST)
Prerequisites
At least six credits of other Psychology courses.