ANTH 418 - Monkeys of Asia and Africa

Description:
An overview of Old World monkeys’ evolution, ecology, and behavior in wild and captive settings. Focuses on species ranging in Africa and Asia. ANTH 418 and PRIM 518 are layered courses; a student may not receive credit for both. Meets anthropology subfield Biological Anthropology (B). Course will be offered on even numbered years (Winter).

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 African and Asian monkeys.
Compare/contrast the ecological and social aspects of Old World monkey species and examine how ecology, sociality, and behavior are interrelated.
Organize and summarize the current research on Old World monkey biology, behavior, ecology, and evolution.
Evaluate the conservation status of endangered Old World monkeys.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/3/19

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