This course will provide you background on the scientific study of primate behaviour and ecology. You will be educated about the field of primatology, how primate behavioural research is conducted, and the evolutionary approach to understanding their behaviour as adaptation to environmental conditions. You will learn about studies on primate taxonomy, evolutionary history, social behaviour, sex and reproduction, feeding ecology, male and female strategies, life history and development, communication, and learning and cognition. You will also be introduced to conservation issues facing primate species. Overall, you will gain a general understanding of what primate field studies have contributed to the scientific understanding of behaviour and the Primate order.
| Academic Units | 3 |
| Exam Schedule | Not Applicable |
| Grade Type | Letter Graded |
| Department Maintaining | PSY(SSS) |
| Prerequisites | ES2303 & MH2500 OR HP2100 & HP2200 OR ES2303 & HP2100 OR ES2302 & HP2100 OR BS2001 & HP2100 OR BS0004 & HP2200 OR BS0004 & ES2303 OR BS0004 & ES2302 OR BS0004 & BS2001 OR HP2200 & MH2500 OR ES2302 & MH2500 OR BS2001 & MH2500 |
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