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Course code: BBS20263o14
Semester: 2014/2015 winter
Name: Primatology
Major: Biology
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 10 / 20 / 0
Lecturer: dr Jacek Szczurowski
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student: W1 - describes in detail the species of contemporary Primates [KB2_W02_BC]; W2 - defines the basic problems of ethology particular groups of Primates [KB2_W05_BC]; W3 – explains the methods of adaptation Primates to the environment [KB2_W05]; W4 - knows the anatomy and morphological differentiation of the living primates [KB2_W01_BC]. Skills: Student: U1 – recognizes the different species of Primates based on the details of the anatomy [KB2_U03_BC]; U2 – performs laboratory research tasks of comparative anatomy skeletons of modern species Primates [KB2_U01; KB2_U03_BC].

Competences: Personal and social competences (attitudes and behaviors): Student: K1 – planning research tasks adjusted to the conditions, their equipment and capabilities [KB2_K03];

Prerequisites: zoology, comparative anatomy of vertebrates

Course content: essentials characterization of Primates and selected groups of Haplorhini and Strepsirhini; issues concerning Primates observed in patterns of behavior and evolutionary adaptation, biological and cultural features of human against the background of primates.

Recommended literature: 1. Benirschke K., Primates. The Road to Self-Sustaining Populations. Springer-Verlag, 1986; 2. Martin R.D. Primate Origins and Evolution; Fisher Verlag; 1990 3. Woliński Z., Topik J., Małpy i małpiatki. Atlas, WSP, Warszawa 1990 4. Vinyard C.J., Ravosa M.J., Wall C.E., Primate Craniofacial Function and Biology, Springer-Verlag; 2008

Assessment methods: Completion of the course: written examination of the lecture and tutorials - written test (40 closed questions). Assessment takes 80 min.

Comment: specialization: Human Biology