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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Zoology

654-307 The Human Primate

Credit Points:

11.0

Coordinator:

Dr G F Watson

Prerequisite/s:

Biology 600-141 and 600-142 (Before 1996: 600-101 Biology); some 200-level study in a biological discipline, or History and Philosophy of Science, or Psychology.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

26 lectures (two a week) and six hours excursion, tutorial and practical work

Subject Description:

This subject aims to provide students with: an appreciation of the nature and diversity of primates; a general understanding of the pattern and process of human evolution; the ability to critically evaluate the biological basis of human behaviour; and a zoological perspective on the human species.

Specific topics addressed will include: the evolution of the primates; the biological basis of primate behaviour; the behavioural ecology of primates; and human population growth and ecology.

Assessment:

A 3-hour end-of-semester written examination; up to 3000 words of essay work and/or a report may be included in the assessment.
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