Identfying the animal and human genetic. Defining the relationship between mind and behaviors.
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Darwin, C.R.(1859) On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life, London: John Murray
Buss, David (2001) Evolutionary Psychology, Psychology Press
Ridley, Matt(2003) The Agile Gene. How nature turns on nurture, Harper perenial
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Course Schedules
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1. Week
Introduction to the theory of evoluation.
lecture
2. Week
Theory of evolution (2)
lecture
3. Week
Theory of evolution (3)
lecture
4. Week
Evolution of perception
lecture
5. Week
Comparison of human and animal mental ability
lecture
6. Week
The formation of culture on human civilization
lecture
7. Week
Human jealousy and competition
lecture
8. Week
Midterm
9. Week
Evolution and emotions
lecture
10. Week
Love and attachment
lecture
11. Week
Aggression in human
lecture
12. Week
Evolutionary psychology and deppression
lecture
13. Week
Human jealousy and competition
lecture
14. Week
General Evaluation
lecture
15. Week
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
16. Week
17. Week
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Program Outcomes
PO-1
Ability to integrate both theorical and practical knowledge in different domains of psychology.
PO-2
Apply major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings of psychology on both theory and implication.
PO-3
Understanding the difference between science, art, philosophy and common sense paralel to evolution of human life and cognition.
PO-4
Gain interdisciplinary perspectives about the evolution of human being and societies.
PO-5
Design, run experiment research; collect, analyze and interpret research data; write research reports effectively.
PO-6
Ability to Access and use of information effectively; browse interdisciplinary literature, use databases and other information sources properly.
PO-7
Gain analytical and critical thinking and writing skills.
PO-8
Use appropriately the technical language of science of psychology in oral and written communication and presentation skills.
PO-9
High comprehension of at least a foreign language.
PO-10
Improve attitudes, abilities and motivation that bring out self efficiacy, talent and creativity.
PO-11
Develop skills and abilities for self critisicm and self growth.
PO-12
Achieve personal implements for team working.
PO-13
Increase sensitivity and awareness to reflect on communication and problem solving processes.
PO-14
Ability to develop social sensitivity and consciousness to conduct social responsibility projects.
PO-15
Develop leadership skills and management of human relations.
PO-16
Professional ethical consciousness.
PO-17
Interact effectively and work productively with others.
PO-18
Apply technical knowledge of psychology to problem solving processes in professional work settings.