POLI 429
BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICS
This course is an introduction to the biological underpinnings of political behavior. The influence of genes and evolution are covered, as well as the relevance of neural structures, brain organization, and neuro-chemistry for both universal political traits and individual variation in political orientations. NOTE: This seminar is in the theory and methods field. It is not an American politics seminar.
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF POLI Department: Political Science Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level Prerequisite(s): POLI 395
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027