Evolutionary Cognition

What is cognition? How has it evolved? What cognitive abilities do animals possess? Are they similar to those found in humans? What narratives about the evolution of behaviour are scientifically grounded? This course provides a critical review of various theories of the evolution of of cognition and training on how to review the standards of evidence behind various claims.

Prerequisites: None, but students are advised to have taken Introduction to Neuroscience

Offered: Every other Spring