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Apr 06, 2026
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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.
Possible Instructional Methods: 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.
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