Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The objective of the course is based on the illustration, on the one hand, of the diversity (morphological, ecological, behavioural) which characterizes the non-human primate order, with a focus on its functional and evolutionary aspects, and on the other hand, of the multidisciplinary scope offered by the field of primatology (e.g. evolutionary biology, tropical ecology, ethology, conservation, animal cognition, anthropology). Through the introduction of a series of questions and theories relating to the evolution of behavior, social organization and cognitive abilities of primates, students are led to describe interspecific diversity and relate it to the ecological context and selective pressures. The challenges of primate conservation and human-primate conflicts are also addressed through the illustration of case studies.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Emphasis on the knowledge of the diversity of primates, from their taxonomy, social structures and organization, to their cognitive and social capacities. Develop a comparative approach between non-human primate species.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
no prerequisite
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
For the theoritical course: lecturers (schedule available on CELCAT, class mainly scheduled on Friday pm during Q1).
Optional: attending the one-day Belgian group for Primatology meeting and "Journée Faune" at Gembloux (in november).
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Face-to-face course
Additional information:
Green code: Theoretical lectures in class (check the room on CELCAT).
In orange code, face-to-face class will be combined with a simultaneous videoconference of the class recorded on Teams. The podcasts of the lectures will be available on e-campus.
Recommended or required readings
Slides powerpoint and scientific papers available on e-campus. Video of recorded lectures via Teams during remote classes will also be available on e-campus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( open-ended questions )
Additional information:
If red code: Oral exam by videoconference (Teams)
Work placement(s)
none
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Optional: two additional days are proposed for the Journée Faune at Gembloux Agro Bio-tech and the Belgian Group for Primatology meeting.
Contacts
Fany Brotcorne : fbrotcorne@uliege.be (04/366.51.12)