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PSYCH 4R03

SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR

Undergraduate

Winter 2025 · C01

Topics

  • Introduction: Key concepts
  • Multicellularity and the evolution of nervous system
  • Learning and memory
  • Perception, attention and decisions in space and time
  • Cognitive biases
  • Language, culture and consciousness
  • Expertise and perseverance
  • Intelligence
  • Social expertise
  • Individual project meetings with Dr. Dukas
  • Final oral presentations
  • Final papers due

Readings

  • Pechenik, J. A. 2016. A Short Guide to Writing About Biology, 9th ed. Longman, New York. An e-book or a used copy of an earlier edition is fine.
    Recommended / optional
  • https://textbooks.mcmaster.ca ↗
Sources