Universität Wien

300043 VO Introduction to Cognitive Biology (2018W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie
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Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

First class Friday 5 October noon

  • Friday 05.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 12.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 19.10. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 09.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 16.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 23.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 30.11. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 07.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 14.12. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 11.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG
  • Friday 18.01. 12:00 - 13:30 Hörsaal 1, UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1.008A EG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of animal cognition. The main approach is to put cognition in relation to animal behavior and evolution. After a brief outline of the history we will present basic principles and main approaches to animal cognition.

Assessment and permitted materials

Exam, multiple choice

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To get an understanding of the principles of animal cognition and an overview of the main approaches to this topic.

Examination topics

Lectures

Reading list

Cognition, Evolution and Behavior, Sara J. Shettleworth, Second Edition
Animal Learning & Cognition, An Introduction John Pearce

Association in the course directory

BZO 10, BAN 6, BOE 11, BPB 11, BMG 10, BMB 10, BBO 8, UF BU 10

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