PSYC-48003 credit hours

Animal Cognition

Psychology · 3 hrs Lecture

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PSYC-4800 prerequisites

6 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. 1 is needed whichever route you take: PSYC-1000

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PSYC-2800Fundamentals of Animal Learning

PSYC-1000Introductory Psychology

BIOL-2451Introduction to Animal Behaviour

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BIOL-1115Cells and Cellular Processes

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Pre-Calculus Math 40S

Applied Math 40S

Chemistry 40S

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BIOL-1116Evolution, Ecology and Biodiversity

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Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S

Applied Mathematics 40S

Chemistry 40S

BIOL-1102Biology and Human Concerns

PSYC-1000Introductory Psychology

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NSCI 3-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
NSCI 4-YEAR BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE
NSCI HONOURS BSc IN NEUROSCIENCE

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Description

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.

Requisite courses

PSYC-2800 or BIOL-2451 and PSYC-1000 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Honours Form Required.

Lecture

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