Course Details in 2026/27 Session

Module Title	LH Different Minds: Child and Animal Intelligence
School	School of Psychology
Department	School of Psychology
Module Code	03 40322
Module Lead	Dr Oliver Bones
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-21 hours Seminar-9 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	We will examine studies examining three topics (time, causality and theory of mind) in three different participant groups (children, adults, and non-human animals). Our aim is an integration of evidence across these groups to address what it is to understand these topics and how different methodologies can be used to find evidence for that understanding.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Describe empirical evidence about the nature of intelligent cognition (time, causality, theory of mind) in children, adults and non-human animals. Critically evaluate the methods used with different participant groups. For each topic evaluate the developmental and evolutionary relationships suggested by the evidence. Integrate evidence from children, adults and non-human animals to evaluate what it means to `understand' time, causality and theory of mind. Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge concerning intelligence in humans and other animals. Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of intelligent cognition by synthesising a well reasoned argument based on their own knowledge of the topic.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Assessments: 1. Written coursework portfolio, 2000 (100% of 20 credit module) Reassessment: 1. Written coursework portfolio, 2000 (100% of 20 credit module)
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