PSYC347

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PSYC347

Evolution of Social Behavior PSYC347 SP

Crosslistings: NS&B347

Not Currently Offered

This course presents a comparative analysis of the development of social behavior from primitive mammals to humans. Sex, parental behavior, aggression and cultural behaviors will be analyzed from biological and cross-cultural human perspectives. All students will take part in a project involving literature searches and papers on the evolution of the brain organization of social behavior.

MAJOR READINGS

Jane van Lawick-Goodall, IN THE SHADOW OF
MAN, 1988, Houghton Mifflin.
Karl Heider, GRAND VALLEY DANI, 1979, Holt, Rinehart and
Winston
Various "Original Source" readings

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Grades will be based on class participation, literature search and a term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Library writing skills are emphasized. Preregistered students must attend the course or otherwise give good cause to the instructor during the Red period of Drop/Add or be subject to withdrawal from the course.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC105 or BIOL205

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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