This course will provide you background on the scientific study of primate behaviour and ecology. You will be educated about the field of primatology, how primate behavioural research is conducted, and the evolutionary approach to understanding their behaviour as adaptation to environmental conditions. You will learn about studies on primate taxonomy, evolutionary history, social behaviour, sex and reproduction, feeding ecology, male and female strategies, life history and development, communication, and learning and cognition. You will also be introduced to conservation issues facing primate species. Overall, you will gain a general understanding of what primate field studies have contributed to the scientific understanding of behaviour and the Primate order.
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BS0004Introduction to Data ScienceBS2001PhysiologyES2302Field Studies In Environment, Ecology & SocietyES2303Introduction to EcologyHP2100Research Design & Data Analysis in PsychologyHP2200Biological PsychologyMH2500ProbabilityPrimate Behavioural Ecology
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- HP2700Abnormal Psychology
- HP3002Positive Psychology
- HP3101Applied Statistical Methods For Psychological Research
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