ANTH 416 - Apes

Description:
An overview of small- and large-bodied ape evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings. ANTH 416 and PRIM 516 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered on on odd numbered years (Spring).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: ANTH 313.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine the physical morphology, geographic distributions, and evolutionary histories of the large- and small-bodied apes. (UG/G)
Compare/contrast the ecological and social aspects of large- and small-bodied ape species and examine how ecology, sociality, and behavior are interrelated. (UG/G)
Organize and summarize the current research on ape biology, behavior, ecology, and evolution. (UG/G)
Assess the current literature on ape cognition and culture relative to biology, ecology, and phylogeny. (UG/G)
Evaluate the human-ape relationship in the wild and captivity, the issues that accompany field research and maintaining captive populations, and the resulting effects of both on ape conservation. (G)

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
11/16/17