Evolutionary Psychology

Overview

Subject area

PSYCH

Catalog Number

337

Course Title

Evolutionary Psychology

Department(s)

Description

Examination of the mechanisms of the human mind through the lens of evolutionary psychology beginning with a brief historical review of key theories in psychology and evolutionary biology. Topics include problems of survival, long-term and short-term mating, sexuality, parenting, kinship, cooperation, aggression and warfare, conflict between the sexes, status, prestige, and dominance hierarchies. The course concludes by proposing a unified field that integrates the different branches of psychology.

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

014417

Course Schedule