PSY 442 - Evolutionary Psychology

Description:
Application of principles of evolution to understanding of human and non-human behavior and cognition. PSY 442 and PSY 542 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of the principles of evolution by natural selection.
Apply the principles of evolution by natural selection to the traditional psychological topics of human and nonhuman behavior and cognition.
Think critically about evolutionary theory and the evolution of behavior and the mind.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/9/2003

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