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Primatology

Anthropology Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Examines the origins and evolutionary trends of primates, from modern relationships to growth, development, and behavioral adaptations. Course also covers primate ecology and conservation. Uses lectures, multimedia, and readings to compare and contrast the major groups of non-human primates and consider their relationships to humans. Course will provide perspective on the status of endangered species with whom we may share a future as well as a past. Field trips included.

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

2025-2026 Offerings

Distribution Area(s)

Social Sciences, Natural Sciences - Biological, Earth, and Physical Sciences

Course Fee List

Effective Term

Fall 2022

Formerly Known As

ANTHR 270: Models for Human Evolution: The Living Primates