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Introduction to Brain, Behaviour and Evolution - BBE100
The greatest show on the Planet. BBE100 is a suitable 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 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde X1 - External study; Offered in Session 1 (On-campus dates: 17 March, 14 April, 12 May, 9 June) X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: 18 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November) Xc1 - External study (composite mode); Offered in Session 1 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Ken Cheng |
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| Unit Type: | Planet unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Biological Sciences Faculty of Science |
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