ANTH 348 - Primate Conservation & Behavior

Credits: 5

Non-human primates have been used within numerous disciplines as models for human primates to understand themselves. This extremely diverse mammal group is currently under threat by encroachment and alteration of habitat. Primatology within the discipline of Anthropology is most frequently seen as a study of primate social behavior and adaptations. This course will bring to the student a clear understanding of the importance of non-human primates to humans through four main areas of study: a) social behavior, cognition and intelligence, b) community ecology, c) diet and reproduction, and d) human-non-human primate interactions and conservation. Lower division anthropology or sociology courses recommended. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

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