Evolution and Culture

Overview

Subject area

BIOL

Catalog Number

245

Course Title

Evolution and Culture

Department(s)

Description

Assessment of recent evolutionary theories associated with culture: behavioral ecology, evolutionary psychology, memetics, and bio-cultural co-evolution. These theories are comparatively examined and compared by discussing current research, critiques, and their application to human and animal cultures.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

008710

Course Schedule