Psychology 221 - The Primate Origins of Society

Institution:

Haverford College

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Description:

SO (Cross-listed in Biology) S.Perloe Social systems formed by monkeys and apes examined as a means of understanding the origins of human societies. The course considers the relations among sexual behavior, dominance, territoriality, kinship, and socialization in a variety of species as well as the influence of ecology and phylogeny on non-human primate social systems. Satisfies an advanced requirement for the Neural and Behavioral Sciences concentration. Prerequisite: An introductory course in one of the following: anthropology, biology, psychology, or sociology, or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.haverford.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 896-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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