PS 3124 - Comparative Psychology

Institution:

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Description:

Examines behavior and neuroanatomical mechanisms across species providing an investigation of comparative developmental stages, causal mechanisms, evolutionary history and function of animals' behavior. Topics include learning and cognition, neuroanatomical and neurochemical controls of behavior, thought and language, sensory and perceptual capacities and the biological bases of social behavior. In addition to course text readings and lectures, students participate in labs (interactive computer programs), in-class demonstrations, fieldtrips and videos that provide hands on experience and supplementary exposure to examples of concepts and ideas within the area of comparative psychology. Prerequisite: PS 2104 (PS 3214 is optional).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.poly.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 260-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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