Biology of Human Behaviour

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Biology of Human Behaviour
Leerdoelen	A better understanding of the behaviour of the animal that is Homo sapiens, based on the biological approach to human behaviour. The course unit covers three fields: 1. function and evolution of behaviour 2. development of behaviour in the growing individual 3. behavioural regulation mechanisms The latter two fields include both normal and pathological aspects (e.g. relationship with premature birth, ADHD, depression, etc.). The content varies from year to year but will usually include the following: methodology of human behavioural observation; evolution of Homo sapiens; human behavioural ecology; altruism; cross-cultural comparison (pre-post-industrial cultures); regulation and evolution of language; the biological clock; early development of brain and motor skills; non-verbal communication; partner choice. Some of the lectures are taught in English. The practical is different each year but usually studies the function and mechanism of communication or the biological clock.
Omschrijving	Learning outcomes (knowledge): 1. General knowledge of the nature of human behavioural biology. 2. Understanding the patterns of human behaviour and the degree to which these correspond with those of other animals and to which they are unique. 3. Understanding the cross-fertilization between behavioural biology, psychology, the humanities and anthropology. Learning outcomes (skills) 1. Critical evaluation of the literature about human behaviour. 2. Experience in conducting human behavioural research and being a test subject.
Uren per week
Onderwijsvorm	Hoorcollege (LC), Practisch werk (PRC), Werkcollege (T)
Toetsvorm	Practisch werk (PR), Schriftelijk tentamen (WE) (A pass for the course requires a pass for the practical (small research assignment and presentation))
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	prof. dr. A.G.G. Groothuis
Docent(en)	Gastdocent(en) ,prof. dr. A.G.G. Groothuis ,dr. B.J. Riedstra
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Syllabus
Entreevoorwaarden	No entrance requirements. PLEASE NOTE Biology and Life Science & Technology (old curriculum) course units are only accessible for students of those degree programmes. Students from other degree programmes who would like to participate in Biology course units are obliged to contact one of the academic advisors of the BSc. Biology before registration. After this contact, students have to request admission from the Board of Examiners Biology/Life Science & Technology. Failing to follow this procedure results in immediate unenrollment without prior notification. Students from the Bachelor's degree programmes Biology and Life Science & Technology take priority over students from other degree programmes when the course has a maximum capacity.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Biology: major Behaviour and Neurosciences 2 semester II a keuzegroep BSc Biology: major Ecology and Evolution 2 semester II a keuze BSc Biology: major Integrative Biology  (Option B: students who follow Res. Project 1 within the major EE) 3 semester II a keuze BSc Biology: major Integrative Biology 2 semester II a keuze