PRIM 516 - Pongid Behavior

Description:
An overview of Pongid (chimpanzee, gorilla, and orangutan) physiology, social, and developmental behaviors in natural and laboratory conditions. ANTH 416 and PRIM 516 are equivalent courses, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits:
(4)

Learner Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Taxonomically classify pongids and describe their characteristics within primate taxa
Recognize behaviors of apes
Describe the ecology of apes
Design and execute a basic behavioral research project
Learn social organizations and relationships in ape societies
Articulated in issues relating to ape ethics, conservation culture and language research

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/04/10