M.Biodiv.408: Primate ecology
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).
Courses
- Primate ecology (Lecture)
- Primate ecology (Exercise)
Examination
- Written examination (90 minutes)
- Prerequisites: Oral presentation (ca. 15 minutes)
- Requirements: Ecological knowledge, especially concerning primates and their interactions with the environment; knowledge of ecological studies on primates; scientific presentation of results.
Further details
- Work load: 180 h (112/68 h, attendance / self-study)
- Admission requirements: None
- Recommended previous knowledge: None
- Language: English, German
- Person responsible for module: Prof. Dr. Eckhard W. Heymann
- Course frequency: Each summer semester
- Duration: One semester
- Number of repeat examinations permitted: Twice
- Recommended Semester: 3rd semester
- Maximum number of students: 12