PSY 203 - Comparative Psychology

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The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

This course will investigate animal behavior from the viewpoint of its role in the natural life of the individual and the species. Specific topics include associative learning, constraints on learning, methods for study-ing the cognitive abilities of animals, levels of cognitive representation, ecological influences on cognition, and evidence of consciousness in animals. Students are expected to demonstrate understanding and com-prehension of course content through course examinations and out-of-class writing assignments. Prereq: General Education Natural Science requirements and PSY 100. (spring/even-numbered years)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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