Universität Wien

300367 VO Evolution of Cognition (2010S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 30 - Biologie

ACHTUNG GEÄNDERTE TERMINE: Dienstags 10-12 HS 2 Biozentrum Althanstrasse
Beginn: 23.03.2010

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Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 23.03. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 13.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 20.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 27.04. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 04.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 11.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 18.05. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 01.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 08.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 15.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 22.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG
  • Tuesday 29.06. 12:00 - 14:00 Hörsaal 2 UZA 1 Biozentrum 2.249 1.OG

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Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture deals with the evolution of human cognition, focusing on its systemic biological framework. We discuss different hypotheses that aim to explain the evolution of our cognitive capacities, covering for instance the influence of social complexity, the development of tools and modes of sustainment as well as physiological models. Besides, main issues are the manipulative qualities of our thinking and current models of evolutionary psychology like the Swiss Army Knife theory. Lecture notes are available at the secretary.

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

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Association in the course directory

MAN II-1

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