Canine Cogtn & Science Trning

PSYC-4280

This course will explore research on canine cognition and the application of these findings to dog training, behavior modification, and creating a positive dog-human bond. Topics include domestication, development, socialization, communication, olfaction, emotions, training philosophies, learning theory, play, problem solving, dopamine, neuroimaging, breed differences, and more. The course is communication intensive with communication-oriented foci including writing, cognitive modeling, visually representing models, translating scientific findings to the broader public, and the role of stories in learning.

4 credits Communication Intensive
Prereqs:
none

Past Term Data

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Offered as Cross-Listing Only
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Spring Summer Fall
(Session 1) (Session 2)
2025
Canine Cogtn & Science Trning (4c) [CI]
  • Marjorie McShane
Seats Taken: 6/19
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
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2003
2002
2001
Human-computer Interaction (4c)
  • Ronald W Noel
Seats Taken: 47/50
2000
Human-computer Interaction (4c)
  • Ronald W Noel
Seats Taken: 6/25
1999
1998