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ANT 322
Primate Biology and Behavior
Schedule:
Monday = M, Wednesday =
W, Friday = F
| Week |
Dates |
Topics |
Readings Due |
| 1 | W 1/6 F 1/8 |
Course Introduction UNIT I: Overview of Primate Studies and Primate Classification Study Subjects and Types of Studies |
On the web Chapter 1, pp. 1-26 |
| 2 | M 1/11 W 1/13 F 1/15 |
Research: Testing Origins and Predictions of Behavior Primate Morphological Traits: Allometry of Brain and Body Size More Primate Morphological Traits |
Chapter 1, pp. 26-36 Chapter 2, pp. 37-44 Chapter 2, pp. 44-50 |
| 3 | M 1/18 W 1/20 F 1/22 |
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Holiday: Class does not meet Taxonomy |
Chapter 2, pp. 50-56 Chapter 2, pp. 56-65 |
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M 1/25 W 1/27 F 1/29 |
Taxonomy and Review for Test 1 Systematics and Behavior: Reading only Test 1 UNIT II: Primate History and Change Over Time in Biology and Behavior Paleocene, Eocene, Oligocene, and Miocene Epochs |
Chapter 2, pp. 66-72 Review Chapters 1 and 2 Chapter 3, pp. 73-81 |
| 5 | M 2/1 W 2/3 F 2/5 |
Pliocene, Pleistocene, Holocene Epochs Social Behavior Evolving Genetic and Environmental Considerations |
Chapter 3, pp. 81-98 Chapter 4, pp. 99-111 Chapter 4, pp. 111-121 |
| 6 | M 2/8 W 2/10 F 2/12 |
Altruism Individual and Group Dynamics Test 2 |
Chapter 4, pp. 121-136 Chapter 4, pp. 136-140 Review Chapters 3 and 4 |
| 7 | M 2/15 W 2/17 F 2/19 |
Presidents' Day: Study Opportunity; class does not meet (please note other UNCW classes DO meet) UNIT III: Sex as Related to Dimorphism, Mating, Reproduction, &Food Female and Male Body Sizes; Mating Patterns |
Chapter 5, pp. 141-157 |
| 8 | M 2/22 W 2/24 F 2/26 |
Mating Strategies, Status, and Success Mating, Reproduction |
Chapter 5, pp. 158-178 |
| 9 | M 3/1 W 3/3 F 3/5 |
Food Quality and Quantity Effects of Time and Season on Food Test 3 |
Chapter 6, pp. 179-198 Chapter 6, pp. 198-208 Review Chapters 5 and 6 |
| 10 | M 3/8 W 3/10 F 3/12 |
Spring Break: Class does not meet | |
| 11 | M 3/15 W/317 F 3/19 |
UNIT IV: Sex Differences in Approaches to Living & Primate Life Stages Female Relationships, Social Dynamics, and Outcomes Male Relationships, Social Dynamics, and Outcomes Life Stages: Fertilization through Infancy |
Chapter 7, pp. 209-242 Chapter 8, pp. 243-271 Chapter 9, pp. 272-287 |
| 12
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M 3/22 W 3/24 F 3/26 |
Life Stages: Fertilization through Infancy (continued) Life Stages: Juveniles through Puberty Study Opportunity: Class does not meet (please note other UNCW classes DO meet) |
Chapter 9, pp. 272-287 (review) Chapter 9, pp. 287-295 |
| 13 | |||
| M 3/29 W 3/31 F 4/2 |
Life Stages: Adults and Aging Spring Holiday: Class does not meet |
Chapter 9, pp. 295-299 |
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| M 4/5 W 4/7 F 4/9 |
Spring Holiday: Class does not meet Test 4 UNIT V: Communication, Cognition, Conservation, and Future Studies Communication |
Review Chapters 7, 8,
and 9 Chapter 10, pp. 300-319 |
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| 15 | M 4/12 W 4/14 F 4/16 |
Communication Cognition |
Chapter 10, pp. 300-319 Chapter 10, pp. 319-322 |
| 16 | M 4/19 W 4/21 F 4/23 |
Cognition (continued) Ecology Primate Research and Conservation |
Chapter 10, pp. 319-322 (review) Chapter 11, pp. 333-355 Chapter 12, pp. 369-375 |
| 17 | M 4/26 | Last Day of Classes: Preparing for Test 5 |
Review Chapters 10, 11, and 12 |
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Wednesday, April 28:
11:30 AM-2:30 PM Test 5 is the Final Exam non-cumulative 50 minute test |
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Please note Test days, these are the ONLY days you may take tests. There are no make-ups for missed tests. See the syllabus for more information.