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3. Human Evolutionary Biology
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The primary emphasis in this division is on the brain-behavior relationship, as viewed through
the lens of organismic and evolutionary biology. Courses in ethology (animal behavior) may
sometimes be appropriate. Courses that include cross-species comparisons may also be
appropriate.
Potential Courses:
HEB 1310: Hormones and Behavior
[HEB 1375: Testosterone and Human Behavior]
HEB 1380. The Behavioral Biology of Women
HEB 1383. Why Be Nice? The Biological Basis of Cooperation
OEB
53:
Evolutionary
Biology
OEB
57:
Animal
Behavior
OEB 139: Evolution of the Vertebrates
[OEB
174r.
Topics
in Behavioral Ecology]
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4. Child Development and the Brain
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This division emphasizes a developmental perspective of the brain, exploring the relationship
between brain and behavior in the course of infancy and early childhood. Courses that focus on
development and behavior need to include the development of the brain. Likewise, courses that
focus on brain development would ideally include discussion of the brain-behavior relationship.
Potential Courses:
MCB 118: From Egg to Embryo to Organ
[MCB 141: Molecular and Developmental Neurobiology]
Psychology 16: Developmental Psychology: Psychology of Early Childhood
Psychology 1604. Social Development
Psychology
1607:
Cognitive
Development, Education, and the Brain
Psychology 1651. Language Development: Undergraduate Laboratory Course
Psychology
1652r:
Laboratory
in Early Cognitive Development
Psychology 1654. Topics in Cognitive Development: Seminar
Psychology 1655. Conceptual Development: Undergraduate Laboratory Course