Course Catalog - 2007-2008

     

POLI 429 - BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF POLI

Long Title: BIOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICS
Department: Political Science
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Credit Hours: 3
Description: This course is an introduction to the biological underpinnings of political behavior. The influence of genes and evolution are covered, as well as the relevance of neural structures, brain organization, and neuro-chemistry for both universal political traits and individual variation in political orientations. Instructor Permission Required.