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Course details
Course code: BBS20263o11Semester: 2011/2012 winter
Name: Primatology
Major: Biology
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 1
ECTS points: 4
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 10 / 20 / 45
Lecturer: dr Jacek Szczurowski
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: The knowledge about biological features and behavior the Primates order.
Competences: Student will be own within row on base of anatomical structure ability individual to distinguishing groups Primates. It will own knowledge about observed at pattern behavior Primates and adaptation.
Prerequisites: zoology, basis of comparative mammals anatomy
Course content: The detailed profile of line of Primates and chosen groups Haplorhini and Strepsirhini, basic knowledge with range of behaviors and the evolutionary adaptations.
Recommended literature: Benirschke K., 1986 Primates. The Road to Self-Sustaining Populations. Springer-Verlag Martin R.D. 1990 Primate Origins and Evolution; Fisher Verlag Woliński Z., Topik J. 1990. Małpy i małpiatki. Atlas. WSP, Warszawa Chiarelii A.B., Corruccini R.S. Advanced Views In Primate Biology, Springer-Verlag
Assessment methods: Completion of laboratory training; written exam (test) after semester; minimum 60% of knowledge to pass.
Comment: Self study – 45h.