ANTH 25201 - Field School in Biological Anthropology

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

This intensive course will cover introductory primate behavior, ecology and habitat with a focus on New World monkeys. Emphasis will be placed on the main species present at Ometepe - mantled howling monkeys (Alouatta palliata). The course is an intensive field course in primate behavior, and is equivalent to an upper-level undergraduate class. Our days are typically spent rising before dawn to get into the forest to begin observations of howling monkeys and/or other field activities. We usually return early afternoon for lectures and discussions. After a general introduction to the forest and research methods, students will work closely with the faculty member to develop an independent research project (please note: the student will guide you towards the IRP, no prior research experience is necessary). After the project is approved, students will collect a minimum of 25 hours of data to address their research question. Also, students will handwrite a scholarly scientific paper that includes an introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections. Each student will also verbally present these components of their research project to the class. In this course, students will learn a lot about primate behavior, tropical landscape ecology, field work in general, and specifically, about field primatology. Prerequisites: Courses in any of the following: ANTH10300 Biological Anthropology, ANTH29200 Introduction to Primates, ANTH39100 Primate Conservations, or consent from the instructor.

Credits:

1.00 - 2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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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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