Course title
比較行動学   [Ethology]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 3  Semester 1st 
Course type 1st  Course code 01rn3050
Instructor(s)
幡地 祐哉, 鈴木 馨   [HATAJI Yuuya, SUZUKI Kaoru]
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
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:
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https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/
Course schedule
 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
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
Texts and materials will be posted on Google Classroom.
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
3/24/2021 12:24:21 PM