ANTH 4540 Primate Biology and Behavior

This course consists of a broad biological and paleontological survey of our closest mammalian relatives, the Order Primates (prosimians, monkeys, apes, and humans). Study involves the anatomy, biology, and behavior of living non-human primates within the context of modern evolutionary theory. We also examine the evolutionary history of each major non-human primate group as revealed by the fossil record. Course offered every other Fall Semester. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 2000
Credits: 3.0