GNSCI 137 - Biological Science: Evolution of Social Behavior

Credits: (4)
This course is designed to fulfill the core science requirement. It explores the nature of science through in-depth discovery of contemporary issues in the discipline of Sociobiology, which is the study of the evolution of social behavior in animals and humans. Students will gain an understanding of the scientific worldview, the process of scientific inquiry, the enterprise of science, and the role of science in history and society. By using quantitative reasoning and critical thinking, students will solve problems in an integrated lecture and lab setting. Specific issues addressed in this course include cooperation and conflict, mate preferences, communication, and morality. (As needed)