09382 - Animal and Comparative Psychology

Learning outcomes

The course intends to offer a synthetic view of actual knowledge in the field of Etology. From an evolutionary point of view it will be examined the meaning of the animal and human behavior.

Course contents

The course will take place during the first semester (from 24 September to all october 2024) at the Department of Psychology "Renzo Canestrari" (address: Bologna, Viale Berti Pichat 5).

Introductory notes.

Methods of research.

Physiological aspects.

Readings/Bibliography

Vallortigara Giorgio (2000). Altre menti. Lo studio comparato della cognizione animale. Bologna: il Mulino.

Teaching methods

Traditional didactics.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.

Assessment methods

Oral examination.

Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Projector, Overhead projector.

Office hours

See the website of Vincenzo Natale