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Course: |
ZOO 102
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Title: | Primates |
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Long Title: | Primates |
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Course Description: | Investigate evolutionary concepts and trends including primate fossil records. Students will examine the taxonomic classification of primates and primate history and participate extensively in behavioral studies that require the acquisition and assemblage of data. Students will gain successful understanding of primate groups, morphology, adaptations, social structures, and conservation issues affecting a multitude of species. Exploring primatology in a thorough study will enable students to compare and contrast learned behaviors from a variety of other animal species as well as adapt techniques from a psychological perspective. |
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | Entered new course 4/14/08 s@ |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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REQUIRED COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Expand interest and knowledge of primates.
2. Identify behavioral patterns of a variety of primate species.
3. Systematically compile and present data.
4. Compare and contrast normal and abnormal behavioral patterns.
5. Learn proper methodology for research through participation.
6. Learn to prepare and present compiled data accurately and effectively for professional exchange.
REQUIRED TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Evolutionary concepts and trends
II. Taxonomic classification
III. History of primates
IV. Ecology
V. Social structure
VI. Dominance hierarchy
VII. Morphology
VIII. Locomotor adaptations
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Pikes Peak State College |
PPCC |
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