PSY 311 Evolutionary Psychology

Examines theory and research in evolutionary psychology. The course is structured around ultimate explanations, descriptions that focus on the survival and reproductive consequences of (sometimes difficult to explain) human behaviors, and how they could have been shaped by natural selection. Comparative examples from pertinent animal literature are provided where appropriate.

Baccalaureate Experience

(SS)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

PSY 101, PSY 211, and PSY 220.

Distribution

Biopsychology Emphasis.

Offered

fall semester.