BIO 605 - Human Nature

Credit Hours: 3

A survey of current biological research on the behavioral, psychological, and cognitive dimensions of human biology. This course emphasizes the evolution and function of human social behaviors and value systems, but also addresses the genetics of human psychological diversity, the genetics of human-ape divergence, and the neurobiology of human cognition. May be taught concurrently with BIO 505. Cannot receive credit for both BIO 505 and BIO 605.

Recommended Prerequisite: general biology with evolution; genetics; college algebra; and introductory psychology.

Lecture Contact Hours: 3

Typically Offered: Fall