ANTH 31100 - Primate Behavior and Ecology

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Primates are among the most social animals. Why do nonhuman primates behave as they do? This course seeks to answer this question by reviewing the extensive variation in primate behavior and ecology and the evolutionary basis of the differences. The emphasis is on understanding the adaptive significance of the many diverse facets of primate social behavior within an ecological context. The class highlights current research issues in the field of primate behavioral ecology and examines how research is conducted and reported. Students will conduct a zoo observation study on the nonhuman primate and behavioral topic of their choice. Prerequisites: ANTH 10300 and either ANTH 21100 or BIOL 27100. 3 credits. (IRR)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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