M.Biodiv.408: Primate ecology

Learning outcome, core skills:
Learning outcome:
Get to know ecological principles and methods with non-human primates as model
organisms.

Core skills:
Design and realization of ecological studies; critical inspection and evaluation of relevant
literature; competent handling of damageable equipment (telemetry).


Course:
1. Primate ecology (Lecture)
2. Primate ecology (Exercise)

Examination:
Written examination (90 minutes))

Examination prerequisites:
Oral presentation (ca. 15 minutes)

Examination requirements:
Ecological knowledge, especially concerning primates and their interactions with the environment; knowledge of ecological studies on primates; scientific presentation of results.

Workload:
180 h (112/68 h, Attendance time/Self-study time)

Admission requirements:
none

Recommended previous knowledge:
none

Language:
Englisch, Deutsch

Person responsible for module:
Prof. Dr. Eckhard W. Heymann

Course frequency:
each summer semester

Duration:
1 Semester

Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice

Recommended semester:
3

Maximum number of students:
12