ANTH 411 - Primate Conservation

Description:
A seminar that focuses on conservation issues of particular relevance for non-human primates, including deforestation, bushmeat hunting, and pet trade; and on conservation strategies, including reintroduction, captive management, and ecotourism. ANTH 411 and PRIM 511 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B) and Seminar (S).

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: ANTH 110 and ANTH 313.

Credits: (4)

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

Identify conservation issues impacting nonhuman primates.
Demonstrate knowledge of general conservation biology.
Develop expertise on one conservation issue selected by the student.
Develop presentation and speaking skills.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/19/09

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