Comparative Psychology . A comparative study of animal behavior with an emphasis on ecology, evolution, and underlying mechanisms. Foraging behavior, defense against predation, reproduction, social behavior, learning, and cognition will be included. History and Systems in Psychology. A systematic treatment of the historical roots and foundation of psychology.
Special emphasis is placed on relating past trends to current developments.
Previous math courses recommended. Fundamentals of statistical analysis in psychology and education. Brain and Behavior. Research Methods in Psychology. Logic and theory of the scientific method.