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Primate Behavior Distance Education Course
Educational Organization:
Iowa State University
Date Posted:
2009-12-29
Program Description:
Anthropology 350X/550X. Primate Behavior.
This course will be an introduction to the Order Primates, with a focus on their behavior. Biological and social adaptations of monkeys, apes and prosimians will be explored as well as basic evolutionary concepts, current trends and theories in the field of Primatology, and issues related to primate conservation. Students will be able to interact with instructor from remote locations via interactive web-based technology (i.e., from a wild chimpanzee study site at Fongoli, Senegal). The course is offered at a junior level for undergraduate university students as well as for graduate credit, which includes additional requirements of students (e.g., research paper).
Entrance Qualifications:
Introductory Biological Anthropology and/or Basic biology course recommended. Students are required to have access to a computer and the internet in order to complete the course.
Tuition / Fees:
Students may take the course for Iowa State University credit (paying tuition & delivery fee) or for non-credit (paying delivery fees only).
Iowa State University delivery fees for the course, as well as tuition costs can be accessed at website below.
Start + End Dates:
January 11 - May 9, 2010
Contact Information:
Jill Pruetz
324 Curtiss Hall, Department of Anthropology
Ames, IA 50011
USA
Telephone Number:
515 294-5150
Website:
http://lasonline.iastate.edu/2010/anthropology/350-550/
E-Mail Address:
pruetz@iastate.edu
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