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This document provides information on a course called Foundations of Behavioural Science. The course is an introduction to the field of Behavioural Science and its theoretical foundations. It aims to provide an overview of the subject and introduce different theories influencing human behavior. The course outline lists topics that will be covered throughout the term, including genetics and evolution, neuroscience, learning, thinking, motivation, personality, social interaction, and crime. Requirements include reports, recitation, and a synthesis paper that contribute to the final grade. Policies on attendance, cheating, and special consideration are also outlined.

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This document provides information on a course called Foundations of Behavioural Science. The course is an introduction to the field of Behavioural Science and its theoretical foundations. It aims to provide an overview of the subject and introduce different theories influencing human behavior. The course outline lists topics that will be covered throughout the term, including genetics and evolution, neuroscience, learning, thinking, motivation, personality, social interaction, and crime. Requirements include reports, recitation, and a synthesis paper that contribute to the final grade. Policies on attendance, cheating, and special consideration are also outlined.

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Social Science 1

Foundations of Behavioural Science


Midyear Term 2018

RJ O Taduran, PhD, PhD


Department of Anthropology, University of the Philippines at Diliman
[email protected]
Consultation hours: By appointment.

Course Description
This course introduces the field of Behavioural Science and its theoretical foundations.

Course Objective
To provide an overview of Behavioural Science and introduce different theories and
principles influencing human behaviour.

Course Outline

Introduction
Pinker, S. (2004). Why Nature and Nurture Won’t Go Away. Dædalus. 1-13.

Genetics and Evolution


Haviland, WA, Prins, HEL, Walrath D and McBride, B. 2011. Anthropology: the Human
Challenge. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 27-51.

The First Bipeds


Haviland, WA, Prins, HEL, Walrath D and McBride, B. 2011. Anthropology: the Human
Challenge. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 145-171.

Early Homo and the Origins of Culture


Haviland, WA, Prins, HEL, Walrath D and McBride, B. 2011. Anthropology: the Human
Challenge. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 173-201.

Characteristics of Culture
Haviland, WA, Prins, HEL, Walrath D and McBride, B. 2011. Anthropology: the Human
Challenge. Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. 323-340.

Neuroscience and Behaviour


Feldman, R. 2007. Essentials of Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. 68-105.

Learning
Feldman, R. 2007. Essentials of Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. 190-225.

Thinking, Language and Intelligence


Feldman, R. 2007. Essentials of Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. 260-309.

Motivation and Emotion


Feldman, R. 2007. Essentials of Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. 310-347.

Personality
Feldman, R. 2007. Essentials of Understanding Psychology. McGraw-Hill. 400-433.
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
http://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/
http://www.mypersonality.info/

Social Interaction and Everyday Life


Giddens, A. 2009. Sociology. Polity Press. 247-280.

The Life Course


Giddens, A. 2009. Sociology. Polity Press. 281-326.

Stratification and Social Class


Giddens, A. 2009. Sociology. Polity Press. 429-474.

Organizations and Networks


Giddens, A. 2009. Sociology. Polity Press. 779-828.

Crime and Deviance


Giddens, A. 2009. Sociology. Polity Press. 935-984.

Forensic Behavioural Science (an Introduction): the Phenomenon of Serial Murder


Hickey, E.W. 2010. Serial Murderers and Their Victims. Thomson-Wadsworth. 1-43.

Requirements
Grade Equivalent Grade Equivalent
Report 20%
97-100 1 77-80 2.25
Recitation 40%
93-96 1.25 73-76 2.5
Synthesis Paper 40%
89-92 1.5 69-72 2.75
100%
85-88 1.75 60-68 3
81-84 2 59 below 5
Not following instructions or late submission of any requirement will get 60/100 at most.

Attendance Policy
Be here. You must come to class if you plan to pass the course.

Cheating and Plagiarism


Will not be tolerated and will be brought to the campus disciplinary committee, and
could result in expulsion from the University.

Special Consideration
If you have a physical disability or mental illness and require special consideration and
accommodation, please let me know as soon as possible.

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