| Course title | |||||
| 比較行動学 [Ethology] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 1 | ||
| Department | Year | 3～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 01RN3254 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 幡地 祐哉 [HATAJI Yuuya] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Agriculture | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
| Comparative ethology refers to the study that explores the function of behavior by observing the behavior of animals. In this lecture, we will discuss the cognitive processing behind animal behavior regulation from the perspective of comparative cognitive science. By comparing different animal species, we will consider what environmental and phylogenetic constraints have evolved our cognitive function. |
| Expected Learning |
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1) Understanding how to analyze animal behavior and to interpret cognitive processes behind behavior. 2) Explaining cognitive diversity in various animals in terms of phylogeny and adaptation. 3) Understanding cognitive characteristics of humans by comparing with other animals. Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy： See the Curriculum maps. https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ |
| Course schedule |
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This course introduces fundamental cognitive functions, such as learning and perception. Higher cognitive functions, such as concept and communication, will be introduced in the other course, Comparative Psychology. 1) Guidance: Introduces the outline of the lesson, the goals achieved, how to proceed, and the positioning of this course. We ask for a review with handouts. 2) Learning (1) Classical Conditioning: Request review using handouts and related books. 3) Learning (2) Operant Conditioning: Request review using handouts and related books. 4) Sensation & Perception (1): Request review using handouts and related books. 5) Sensation & Perception (2): Request review using handouts and related books. 6) Attention: Request review using handouts and related books. 7) Memory: Request review using handouts and related books. 8) Summary and testing: Request review of Lecture 1 to 7. |
| Prerequisites |
| It is recommended that this course be taken in conjunction with "Comparative Psychology.”. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| None |
| References |
| Will be introduced at the class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Evaluate by test. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Be in time for class! |
| Course keywords |
| ethology, comparative cognition, psychological study of humans and non-human animals |
| Office hours |
| Contact yuya.hataji@gmail.com |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 4/2/2020 11:32:34 AM |