Evolutionary Psychology and Behavioral Genetics
(PSYB19-108)
This course will be available every spring semester.
Time of the course is on Tuesdays (9.00-11.15), place: online
Lecturers: Anna Veres-Székely (34%), Mihály Berkics (66%).
The course description an be downloaded from Neptun.
Method of evaluation:
Written exams from the two parts: Behavioral Genetics and Evolutionary Psychology, based on theoretical knowledge from the lectures and literature. The final grade is on a scale from 1 to 5 in both parts. The two fields will have an equal weight in determining the final grade, but parts have to be accomplished with a grade better than 1 in order to receive a grade.
Final grade of the course is the mean of the two parts (50-50%), if both are above 1 (rounded according to mathematical rules).
If a grade better than 1 is achieved from one part of the course, but the grade is 1 (failed) in the other, on the next exam of the semester only the previously failed part is to be repeated.
Behavior Genetics part of the course:
Power-point outlines are available from each lecture on the google drive link sent via Neptun email. Readings and other useful materials will also be available for download from the google-drive.
Time
02/09
02/16
02/23
03/02
03/09
Topic
Introduction: genes environment and human behavior.
The "Book of Life".
Patterns of inheritance. Genetic research methods.
Psychogenetic association, gene-environment interaction.
FROM THIS DATE: Evolutionary Psychology
Further dates for preparing Flash Talks in Behavior Genetics (see details below):
03/16 An example: Student Flash talks at the Sándor Illyés conference
follow Zoom-link to the online event (Meeting ID: 940 9039 7258, Passcode: 912523)
03/23 Intro to the methodology of Flash Talks and finalizing schedule of the presentations
Optional consultation opportunity for questions and refining methods - scheduled individually via email
03/30 First session for Flash Talks in Behavior Genetics
04/13 Second session for Flash Talks in Behavior Genetics
04/20 Third session for Flash Talks in Behavior Genetics
Outline for pre-exam opportunity for the Behavior Genetics part of the course (not compulsory, just an option)!
1. Gather two groups of 2-4 students for online Flash talks of opposing opinion of Your interests!
2. Sign up for a date for presentation with chosen topics within a topic area (see google xls in course google drive).
3. Prepare to present your opinion briefly as a group (one slide in 1 minute per student, every group member has to present).
Also be prepared to be able to talk about the chosen topic, your work with this topic and the related topic area (based on the slides and compulsory readings of the course).
Your grade will be that of Your group, based on depth of related knowledge and invested work, as well as the fluency of both the presentation and discussion. 'Till the 14th of May you may individually choose to keep or drop this grade. After this time you will loose your pre-exam grade automatically. If you choose to keep your grade for the Behavior Genetics part of the exam, you will still need to sign up for exams and take the Evolutionary part. In this case you do not need to take the Behavior Genetics part, your BehavGen grade will be the pre-exam grade you've received.