PY 420 - Cognitive Ethology

Institution:

Colorado College

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Description:

This course provides an overview of cognitive ethology (the study of animal behavior in the natural environment), with a focus on non-human animal communication systems. The natural communication systems and cognitive abilities of several species will be examined, including bees, birds, non-human primates, and cetacea. In addition, the course will explore attempts to teach non-human animals (e. g., Pan paniscus and Tursiops truncatus) human-based artificial languages. Prerequisite: Psychology 202, 299, or consent of instructor. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.coloradocollege.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 389-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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