PSYCH 4099
Human Evolutionary Psychology
How did evolution by natural selection shape the way human beings think and behave? Does evolution explain human cooperation and friendship, human morality, reproductive decisions and social interactions? What sex differences in cognition or behavior are caused by evolution? This course introduces the concepts and findings of evolutionary psychology, mostly through reading of primary sources--articles from psychology and biology journals--and discussion and presentation of empirical cases.
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Canvas was difficult to navigate, canvas grades were never accurately updated, quiz questions either were not completed or could have multiple answers, email responses came off as passive aggressive. I would not have passed without the curve. Content is interesting but Boyer is an awful instructor.
12/4/2024
2 or less hrs/week
Interesting topic, but I think the prof tends to be on the side of disorganized. I had a high A+ all throughout the semester to be dropped significantly because of the last essay grade which the grading wasn't really transparent. Talked to other people and I wasn't the only one.
5/22/2024
Human Evolutionary Psychology was one of the most interesting classes I've taken. Would highly recommend this class. Professor Boyer is very kind, great at lecturing, and generous with grading. Sometimes the quizzes were a little tricky, but anyone can get an A if you pay some attention.
11/11/2019
Took Human Evolutionary Psych with Prof. Boyer and enjoyed the class a lot. His tests are writing-heavy and were a bit challenging, but not impossible if you've done the reading. He is a great lecturer and the material was not difficult to understand. He's also funny and lighthearted.
12/20/2018