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Academic Year 2003/2004


The Lives of Primates
ANTH 103 FA

Many of the characteristics that we see as unique to humans are shared with other primates (apes, monkeys, and prosimians) and have their origins in our evolutionary past. This course will explore the basic behaviors that make up the daily lives of primates, focusing on activities such as social interaction (including dominance relations, alliance formation, and grooming), reproduction, diet, locomotion, and communication. The similarities and differences among humans and other primates will also be examined.

MAJOR READINGS

Goodall, IN THE SHADOW OF MAN
Strum, ALMOST HUMAN
deWaal, PEACEKEEPING AMONG PRIMATES
and selected readings

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

No examinations... 3 papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Participation in discussions in class and on WebBoard; Group presentations.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS ANTH    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Scott, Jennifer    
Times: .M.W... 11:00AM-12:20PM;     Location: ANTH6
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 19)
SR. major: X   Jr. major: X
SR. non-major: X   Jr. non-major: X   SO: X   FR: 19

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Reading Non-Verbal Texts, Writing
FYI:    First Year Initiative:Seminar
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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