PSYC 411 - Comparative Psychology

Units: 4
Survey of the similarities and differences in cognitive processes across species. Topics include sensory systems, principles of learning, memory, spatial cognition, numerical competency, social learning, and animal communication/language.

Prerequisites: PSYC 310.
Equivalent Quarter Course: PSYC 4310.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Compare and contrast the fundamental mechanisms of evolution, cognition, perception, learning, and memory, across species.
Evaluate the theoretical approaches to domains such as spatial cognition, numerical competency, social learning, and animal communication.
Critically evaluate recent empirical research articles.