Psychological & Brain Sciences 391QQ - S-Animal Cognition

The goal of this seminar is to provide an introduction to animal cognition. We will examine cognitive abilities in a variety of species, from invertebrates to nonhuman primates. Major topics to be discussed include: perception and attention, learning and memory, spatial representation, social cognition, tool-use, imitation and culture, communication and language, theory of mind, and the evolution of cognition.

Open to Senior and Junior Psychology majors only. Pre Req: PSYCH 241 Non-majors and students lacking prerequisites may seek permission from the instructor to enroll. Students will be reading primary scientific literature and must have basic knowledge in biology/psychology.