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ZOO 122
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Title: | Primatology: Captive Apes |
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Course Description: | Focuses on lesser and great ape species. Course work covers husbandry, biology, enrichment, field studies and housing requirements of captive apes. This course will explore issues affecting populations in their natural habitats, including bushmeat and palm oil crisis, habitat destruction and the pet trade. Students will investigate ape language studies and perceptions through culture and literature. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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Course Notes: | New course entered 3/15/12 LK |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of lesser and great ape species and explore the extreme variations and similarities of apes
2. Identify living ape species and address evolutionary trends of the apes
3. Compare housing standards between zoos and laboratory facilities
4. Discuss current conservation program and efforts
5. Synthesize and compile data in lab experience with associated ethogram documentation
6. Investigate and support a topical subject related to an ape species
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Biology
a. Fossil record
b. taxonomy
c. Species identification
II. Husbandry
a. Caging requirements
b. Enrichment
c. Veterinary requirements
d. Diet
III. Conservation
a. Zoos
b. Threats
c. Conservation organizations
d. Ecotourism
e. Pet trade
f. Movie industry
IV. Apes and man
a. Language studies
b. Medical research
c. Cultural associations
d. Literature
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Pikes Peak State College |
PPCC |
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