This course examines the behaviour and ecology of living non-human primates. Primates include monkeys, apes, lemurs and other prosimians, as well people. Understanding non-human primates helps us to evaluate and understand the behaviour, culture and language, and biology of our own species, as well as to give us valuable information that is necessary for the conservation of non-human primates, the majority of which are now threatened. Lectures will start with a description of the morphology and distinguishing characteristics of each group of living primates. We will then focus on primate behaviour theory and concepts using some of these primates as examples to illustrate the main points; often this will be done through the description of current research projects being conducted at ANU. This component of the course will consist of lectures, guest lectures and films, all of which are testable material.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Summarize the behavioural and ecological characteristics of selected non-human primate species;
- Combine information from a variety of academic resources on a foundational theory of primate behaviour to explain if it is still relevant in studies of primate behaviour and ecology;
- Use case studies to effectively illustrate a theoretical concept in primate behaviour and articulate your argument orally; and
- Summarise key points from a scientific article and link back to material regarding common principles of non-human primate species biology.
Indicative Assessment
Two midterm examinations, 55 minutes each (15% each for a total of 30%) [Learning Outcome 1]One essay proposal, 500 words (5%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 3]
Final essay, 3500 words (25%) [Learning Outcomes 2, 3]
Tutorial presentation, 30 minutes (20%) [Learning Outcome 4]
Four tutorial portfolio summaries, 300 words each (5% each for a total of 20%) [Learning Outcome 4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures and 12 hours of workshop and workshop-like activities; and
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Minors
Fees
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $3840 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $5460 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9250 | 22 Jul 2019 | 29 Jul 2019 | 31 Aug 2019 | 25 Oct 2019 | In Person | View |