University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 9.00 am - 11.00 am and 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tue (second half of semester)

This module will address evolutionary and comparative approaches to psychology. The aim is to provide an understanding of major evolutionary forces and how they have shaped animal and human behaviour and psychology. Key principles, concepts and methodologies will be introduced and related to specific topic areas such as the evolution of social behaviour and the evolutionary origins of language and cognition.

Relationship to other modules

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PS5235

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 x 2-hour lecture and 1 x practical/workshop class of up to 3 hours. Additionally 5 x 1-hour tutorials across the semester.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: Resubmission of failed item(s) of coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Professor C L Hobaiter
Module teaching staff: Dr C Hobaiter
Module coordinator email clh42@st-andrews.ac.uk