Animal Cognition

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines cognitive and emotional processes in non-human animals, such as episodic memory, interval timing, numerical ability, concept learning, tool use, communication, learned helplessness, empathy, prosocial behavior, self-control, and perspective-taking. The neural and evolutionary basis of animal cognition is discussed. Restrictions: Honours Form Required. Requisite Courses: PSYC-2800 or BIOL-2451 and PSYC-1000 [prerequisite(s)].