Katja Valli
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience
School of Bioscience
Evolutionary Psychology G1F
Course, Bachelor's (1st cycle),
7.5 credits,
KU334G
Application
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Autumn 2024, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 50%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 2 September 2024 - 3 November 2024
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 50%
Admission Requirements
Admission to the course requires passed courses worth 30 credits in the main field of cognitive neuroscience (or equivalent).
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
How does biological evolution work and how can evolutionary thinking be applied to the study human mind and behavior?
The course includes both theoretical discussions and the presentation of empirical evidence concerning various topics within evolutionary biology and evolutionary psychology. These topics include, for instance, evolutionary mechanisms, natural selection, the trajectory of human evolution, evolutionary psychology as a research paradigm, and the use of evolutionary psychological thinking in fields such as social psychology, cognitive psychology, and clinical psychology.