PSYC307

Collective Behavior and Decision Making in Human and Animal Groups

Overview of the fundamental principles underlying the organization of animal societies, mathematical models describing these phenomena, and applications to human societies and decision-making. Students will engage in discussions of case studies, analyze and evaluate mathematical simulations, and apply what they have learned from animal groups to practice solving problems currently facing human society.

Spring 2026

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During the Spring 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, students could choose to take some of their courses pass-fail mid-semester which skews grade data aggregated across multiple semesters.

Average GPA of 3.23 between 16 students*

PSYC307 Grade Distribution+-051015202530354045% of studentsABCDFWother
A-: 12.5%
A: 25%
A+: 6.25%
B-: 18.75%
B: 6.25%
B+: 18.75%
C+: 6.25%
D: 6.25%
* "W"s are considered to be 0.0 quality points. "Other" grades are not factored into GPA calculation. Grade data not guaranteed to be correct.