Cogs 143
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Animal Cognition
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Winter 2020
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CLASS MEETS:
HSS 1128A
TTh 12:30-1:50
REQUIRED READINGS:
Book:
"Dolphin Communication
and Cognition"
Herzing & Johnson, 2015.
Plus:
see
Readings Page.
See Syllabus for details
on Required Field Trip and
Extra Credit meetings.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 23:
Final Grades
Grades for this class have been submitted and
should show up on your record soon.
The overall class mean was 86.4% - Well Done!
If you would like to see the
breakdown of your grades, email Dr. Johnson.
Stay calm and be well!
March 12:
ADAPTING
As you know, no student is required to attend class from now through June.
We will continue to do our Presentations today and next week.
If you want to participate remotely, that can be arranged.
Exams will be returned in class today.
If you are not attending, we can send you a scan of your exam.
Email any questions to Dr. Johnson.
Take care and be well!
Feb 27:
REVIEW FOR EXAM
Dr. Johnson will hold a review for the
upcoming midterm on
Sunday, Mar 1, 3-4:20pm, in HSS1128A.
Bring your questions!
Note that this exam will focus on the material
(readings, lectures) since the last exam.
It will also include SOCIAL issues from the Zoo Trip.
Feb 24:
SCHEDULE CHANGE
There will be a slight change to the plan for this week.
The lecture and reading for Tuesday will be on
"Social Attention",
while Thursday will focus on special talks on
current research (slides provided).
See Lecture Notes and Readings pages for changes.
Feb 20:
EXTRA CREDIT DISCUSSION
As per the syllabus, our "Speaking Delphinese" discussion
will be held on:
Friday, Feb 21, 7-8:20pm, in CSB 003.
Be sure to read the Lammers & Oswald chapter in the text
to prepare for this speculative discussion.
Enjoy!
Feb 8:
EXTRA CREDIT TALK
You can earn Extra Credit for attending the following talk
on dolphin brain activity during echolocation:
Dr. Matt Schalles
Tues, Feb 11, 6:30-8pm, in WLH 2112.
Hope to see you there!
Feb 3:
FILM NIGHT
Film Night will be held on
Wed, Feb 5, 7-8:20pm, in WLH 2113.
Attendance earns you 10 points of Extra Credit!
Enjoy!
Jan 30:
REVIEW FOR EXAM
Dr. Johnson will hold a review for the
upcoming midterm on
Saturday, Feb 1, 6-7:20pm, in HSS1128A.
Bring your questions!
Jan 7:
CORRECTIONS TO SYLLABUS
The Final Exam time on the Syllabus passed out in class
(i.e. "3:00-6:00") was incorrect.
The Final Exam Meeting will be from 11:30-2:30
on Tuesday March 17.
See Updated Syllabus (on left)
with corrections in red.
Jan 6:
FIELD TRIP FEE
Students are required to attend a tour of
Primates at the San Diego Zoo.
(See Syllabus for dates & times.)
Fees must be paid in class, in advance:
$12.00 per student.
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