| Literatura: |
Selections from: ‘Primate Societies’ by Barbara Smuts et al., ‘An introduction to Primate Conservation’ by S. Wich & A. Marshall, ‘Among Orangutans’ by C. van Schaik, ‘Human Evolutionary Genetics, Origins, People & Disease’ by M.A. Jobling, M.E. Hurles, C. Tyler-Smith, ‘The Great Ape Project’ (editors Singer and Cavalieri), ‘Through A Window’ by J. Goodall, ‘Visions of Caliban’ by D. Peterson and J. Goodall.
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| Efekty uczenia się: |
Students are expected to learn the basic history of primate evolution, including that of humans, as well as understanding the social systems and life strategies of the different groups of nonhuman primates. They will be familiar with the history of field primatology, and learn primate conservation status and threats, including ethical issues involving humankind’s relationship to our primate kin. Moreover, students will have an overview of possible solutions to save endangered species including basics of data collection.
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| Metody i kryteria oceniania: |
1 essay, 1 final exam, up to 3 quizzes
Final exam: multiple choice and true or false
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| Zakres tematów: |
In this class we will learn about the field of primatology, the study of the mammalian Order Primates. Lectures will focus on the evolutionary relationships between the primate groups and on differences and similarities of their biological and behavioral features. A special focus will be on primate social systems and how they are effected by ecology. We will also cover their geographical distribution and history of primate field research. The course will provide an overview of primate threats, including bioethical issues raised by our treatment of our close kin, different aspects of their conservation and an introduction to field data collection techniques.
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