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PSY 464 - Evolution of Mind and Intelligence

Description
What is intelligent behavior, what is it for, and how did it evolve? We will attempt to answer these questions and understand the nature and development of Mind from a comparative perspective. We will do so by investigating learning, perception, memory, thinking, and language in animals and humans. Research activities and analyses integrated into course work. Previously PSY306.
Prerequisite
(BIO 210  OR PSY 300 /PSY 230) AND (BIO 336  OR BIO 337  OR PSY 203  OR PSY 311  OR PSY 320 /BFB 320 /BIO 320 )

Credits: 1

Course Attribute(s):
Major: BFB:Animal Behavior

Major: BFB:Neuroscience

SPM Program
Major: Cognitive Science


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