2010 Course Handbook
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BBE100: Introduction to Brain, Behaviour and Evolution
This is an introductory science unit for all students. It offers an integrative approach to the amazing world of behaviour. Basic mechanisms are covered, together with function and evolution. Lecture topics include: micro- and macro-evolution; evolutionary origins of behaviour; basic neuroscience; learning, brain and behaviour; and topics in animal behaviour. Lectures culminate with some reflections on the lives of humans in our modern world and the role of culture in human evolution.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 5 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (Session Dates: 27 March; 10 April; 5 June) X2 - External study; Offered in the second half-year (Session Dates: 4 September; 11 September; 13 November) Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Ken Cheng |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences |
| People or Planet: | Planet |
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