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Lecturer(s)
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Konečná Martina, Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Content of lectures: Methods and history of research in primatology. Characteristics of primates. Phylogeny and fossil evidence. Prosimians. New World monkeys. Old World monkeys. Apes. Social and mating systéme. Ecology: distribution and diet. Primate conservation.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Projection, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies)
- Class attendance
- 18 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 36 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 36 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The main aim of the course is to introduce the diverse group of primates. The main area sof interest will be taxonomy, phylogeny end ekology.
The student will be acquainted with the species richness and evolution of the primate group. He/she is able to evaluate different specific adaptations in the context of other groups of mammals as well as in the context of human evolution.
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Prerequisites
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no special requirements
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Test
Successful passing a written test of at least 50% of the total score. Preparation and creation of a presentation in a joint project.
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Recommended literature
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Campbell, CH.J., Fuentes, A.MacKinnon, C.,Panger, M., Bearder S.K. (eds.): Primates in Perspective. Oxford University Press. (2006).
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Dixson, A.F. Primate Sexuality: Comparative Studies of the Prosimians, Monkeys, Apes, and Humans. Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition (2012).
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Rowe N.: The Pictorial Guide to the Living Primates. Pogonias Press. New York. (1996).
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