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HON 320: Social Science Seminar: Human Behavioral Ecology

3 credits

Behavioral ecology is the study of the evolutionary and ecological significance of behavior. In the human context this includes culture. Explore evolutionary psychology, sexuality, and cultural studies through discussions of scholarly articles and presentations, with an emphasis on fundamental concepts and recent advances. (Distribution Reqs:Social Sciences)

Learning Goals

At the end of the course, students should:− Explain the theory underlying the behavioral ecology approach to understanding human behavior, from basic forging decisions to complex social dynamics and structures− Explain methodological approaches for the evolutionary analysis of human behavior− Conduct an extensive literature research efficiently− Read and analyze articles from the primary and secondary literature effectively, including the presentation of extensive statistical analysis− Write a concise and well researched review of a topic of your choice− Articulate on the meaning of “knowledge”; how information is accrued and published, how reliable information published in various outlets is, etc.

*The learning goals displayed here are those for one section of this course as offered in a recent semester, and are provided for the purpose of information only. The exact learning goals for each course section in a specific semester will be stated on the syllabus distributed at the start of the semester, and may differ in wording and emphasis from those shown here.

Sections Offered: Spring 2025
Social Science Seminar: Human Behavioral Ecology
0083-320-001	M. Foellmer		Tue/Thu	9:25 am - 10:40 am	GC - NEX 378	3
Social Science Seminar: Children, Media, And American History
0083-320-002	M. Cassidy		Mon/Wed/Fri	10:00 am - 10:50 am	GC - EHB 103	3
Social Science Seminar: The Unconscious Organization Ins/Coll Dynamics In Business
0083-320-003	P. Buckle		Tue/Thu	1:40 pm - 2:55 pm	GC - EHB LLH	3
Sections Offered: Fall 2024
Social Science Seminar: Neoliberalism As Late Capitalism
0083-320-001	M. Torras		Tue/Thu	1:40 pm - 2:55 pm	GC - EHB 108	3
Social Science Seminar: Mutations: Possibilities And Limits Of Being Human
0083-320-002	H. Kim		Tue/Thu	3:05 pm - 4:20 pm	GC - EHB 108	3
Social Science Seminar: On The Hell That Is War
0083-320-003	K. Ziomek		Tue/Thu	10:50 am - 12:05 pm	GC - EHB 108	3	This Course is Filled to Capacity
Social Science Seminar: Postmodern Condition
0083-320-004	M. Haas		Tue/Thu	12:15 pm - 1:30 pm	GC - EHB 103	3
Social Science Seminar: The History Of Racial Science
0083-320-005	C. Davis		Tue/Thu	4:30 pm - 5:45 pm	GC - EHB 108	3
Social Science Seminar: Ethics And Justice In Medicine And Healing
0083-320-006	N. Ross		Tue/Thu	1:40 pm - 2:55 pm	GC - EHB 103	3