Human Behavioral Biology

This course explores the realm of Human Behavioral Biology, where the interplay between biology and behavior takes center stage. This course transcends conventional boundaries, revealing the entangled dynamics of hormones, brains, and genes, and their profound impact on human conduct. Can these biological components genuinely orchestrate the symphony of our actions?

Within tthe course, students examine the role of hormones as conductors of emotional peak and the neurological mechanisms governing aggression and violence. Students are introduced to the unforeseen alliances formed between consumables such as junk food and anabolic steroids, and their consequential impact on behavior. Can our behavior, in turn, shape the very biology that governs us? How has our conduct evolved over epochs, reflecting the dynamic interplay between biology and the environment? What threads of influence construct the fabric of behavior by cultural forces?

The course is crafted for accessibility, designed for all students regardless of their prior background in biology or behavioral science. Rigorous yet inclusive, the course structure comprises weekly lectures, dedicated sections, and seminars.