PSYC UN2250
Evolution of Cognition
CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement A systematic review of different forms of cognition as viewed in the context of the theory of evolution. Specific topics include the application of the theory of evolution to behavior, associative learning, biological constraints on learning, methods for studying the cognitive abilities of animals, levels of representation, ecological influences on cognition, and evidence of consciousness in animals.
Topics
- the application of the theory of evolution to behavior
- associative learning
- biological constraints on learning
- methods for studying the cognitive abilities of animals
- levels of representation
- ecological influences on cognition
- and evidence of consciousness in animals
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisites: PSYC UN1001 or PSYC UN1010 or PSYC W1001 or PSYC W1010 , or the instructor's permission.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027