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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

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Primate Behavior and Ecology Major, B.S.

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This program is designed to provide majors with interdisciplinary perspectives on the behavior and ecology of non-human primates in both captive and free-ranging settings. It will serve as background for graduate study in the behavior, ecology or phylogeny of primates, as well as for care-giving careers with primate laboratories, zoos or other captive facilities. Lab fees required for PRIM 220, PRIM 320, and ANTH 416.

A double major is REQUIRED. Students must complete the requirements for the primate behavior and ecology major as well as the requirements for a 45-70 credit major in anthropology, biology, or psychology.

Required Courses

Introductory Level

ANTH 110 - Introduction to Biological Anthropology Credits: (5)
ANTH 309LAB - Skeletal Analysis and Comparison Credits: (2)
PSY 101 - General Psychology Credits: (5)

Choose one of the following: Credits: 5

*Course selection by advisement depending upon second major.

BIOL 101 - Fundamentals of Biology Credits: (5)
OR
BIOL 181 - General Biology I Credits: (5)

Choose one of the following: Credits: 5

*Course selection by advisement depending upon second major.

BIOL 182 - General Biology II Credits: (5)
OR
BIOL 200 - Plants in the Modern World Credits: (5)

Choose one of the following: Credits: 5

*Course selection by advisement depending upon second major.

BIOL 183 - General Biology III Credits: (5)
OR
BIOL 201 - Human Physiology Credits: (5)

Core Requirements

ANTH 313 - Primate Social Behavior Credits: (4)
PRIM 220 - Introduction to Primate Laboratory Procedures Credits: (2)
PRIM 450 - Primate Behavior and Ecology Capstone Credits: (1)
PSY 300 - Research Methods in Psychology Credits: (5)

Select one from the Following - Credits: 4

ANTH 499 - Seminar Credits: (1-5)
BIOL 499 - Seminar Credits: (1-5)
PSY 442 - Evolutionary Psychology Credits: (4)
PSY 499 - Seminar Credits: (1-5)

Choose one of the following: Credits: 5

*Course selection by advisement depending upon second major.

BIOL 302 - Human Ecology Credits: (5)
OR
BIOL 360 - General Ecology Credits: (5)

Choose one of the following: Credits: 4

*Course selection by advisement depending upon second major.

BIOL 213 - Quantitative Methods in Biology Credits: (4)
OR
PSY 362 - Introductory Statistics Credits: (4)

Choose one of the following: Credits: 4-5

*Course selection by advisement depending upon second major.

BIOL 465 - Biology of Animal Behavior Credits: (4)
OR
PSY 301 - Learning Credits: (5)

Choose one of the following: Credits: 3-5

ANTH 493 - Anthropological Field Experience Credits: (1-8)
BIOL 493 - Biological Field Practicum Credits: (1-15)
PRIM 320 - Laboratory Research in Primatology Credits: (1-3)
PRIM 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12)
PRIM 495A - Directed Research in Primatology Credits: (1-5)
PRIM 495C - CHCI Directed Research Credits: (1-10)
PSY 493 - Field Research Credits: (1-12)
Or other research

Choose two of the following: Credits: 8

ANTH 412 - Long-term Primate Studies Credits: (4)
ANTH 416 - Pongid Behavior Credits: (4)
ANTH 418 - Primate Evolution Credits: (4)

Electives by Advisement. Credits: 4

Total Credits: 71-74

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