Psychology & Brain Sciences 397B - ST-Evolution of Human Behavior

Spring
2020
01
3.00
Marcela Fernandez-Peters
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
51377
Bartlett Hall room 109
mfernandezpe@umass.edu
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of evolutionary and sociobiological theory in order to better understand the evolution of brain and behavior of modern humans. We will cover selective forces influencing Hominin evolution, brain development, mating systems, mate choice, cooperation, altruism, attachment, cognition and communication using a broad comparative and phylogenetic approach.
Psych 335 is a recommended prerequisite
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Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.
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