PSYCH 3102 - INTRODUCTION TO BEHAVIORAL GENETICS

Instructor: Dr Christina Hewitt
Phone: 492-0629
Office hours: Muenzinger E 230
Before and after class and by appointment.


Course objectives
-to understand the basic principles of genetics
-to understand how these principles can be used in the study of behavior in animals and especially in humans
-to evaluate the extent to which psychological characteristics are influenced by genes
-to consider the implications of genetic knowledge in psychology


The aim of this course is to provide students with a clearer understanding of the
contribution that genes make to individual differences in behavior. Students will be
in a better position to evaluate evidence for and against genetic and environmental
influences. They will also gain an appreciation of the interrelationships of biological
and cultural determinants of behavior and will gain a better understanding of influences
that might affect themselves and their families.



Syllabus:
Syllabus pdf


Homework:
Homework 1
Homework 1 Answer Key
Homework 2
Homework 2 Answer Key
Homework 3
Homework 3 Answer Key
Homework 4
Homework 4 Answer Key
Homework 5
Homework 5 Answer Key
Homework 6
Homework 6 Answer Key


Lectures:
Lecture 1 pdf
Lecture 2 pdf
Lecture 3 pdf
Lecture 4 pdf
Lecture 5 pdf
Lecture 6 pdf
Lecture 7 pdf
Lecture 8 pdf
Lecture 9 pdf
Lecture 10 pdf
Lecture 11 pdf
Lecture 12 pdf
Lecture 13 pdf
Lecture 14 pdf
Lecture 15 pdf
Lecture 16 pdf
Lecture 17 pdf
Lecture 18 pdf
Lecture 19 pdf
Lecture 20 pdf
Lecture 21 pdf
Lecture 22 pdf
Lecture 23 pdf
Lecture 24 pdf
Lecture 25 pdf
Lecture 26 pdf
Lecture 27 pdf


Practice Exams:
Practice Exam - 1
Practice Exam - 1 pdf
Practice Exam 1 Answer key
Practice Exam - 2
Practice Exam - 2 pdf
Practice Exam 2 Answer key