| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | New Psyc Bldg 36 Eagle Row 393 | Harold Gouzoules. | WRT. | 4 | 2907 | TBA. |
This course originates in the Psychology Department.
From the dance of the honey bee, the "honest advertising" of frogs, and the question of why birds sing, to the symbolic abilities of primates and dolphins, recent studies of animal communication have provided considerable insight into the evolutionary origins of human language. What do animals communicate about? How do signals and displays originate? Do animals deceive one another? How do social and physical environments influence communication? Does communication provide a window on the cognitive abilities of animals? These and other questions will be explored in this class.
There will be a large amount of reading for this course and permission of instructor is required prior to enrollment. Priority is given to students who have taken BIOL/PSYC 320.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Selected readings.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Grades | Grades will be based on class participation and one paper (approximately 15 pages). |
The schedule of courses on O.P.U.S. is the official listing of courses, including days and times they meet and the General Education Requirements they satisfy. Students should use course descriptions as general guidelines. Course requirements, grading details, book lists, and syllabi are subject to change.