Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - ARCH 322 E100

Special Topics in Biological Anthropology I (3)

Great Ape Societies

Class Number: 1015

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ARCH 131.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Select topics relating to biological anthropology.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is a combination of lectures and seminar. Lectures will constitute one third or less of total class time and will consist of the following topics:  

1)  Robust chimpanzees: overview and social organization.
2)  Gracile chimpanzees (bonobos): overview and social organization.
3)  Gorillas, mountain and lowland: overview and social organization.
4)  Orangutans: overview and social organization.
5)  Gibbons and siamangs.  

The rest of the course will focus on student presentations and class discussions, as well as specific student projects.

Grading

  • Class discussions/participation 30%
  • Presentation with original paper based on presentation 70%

NOTES:

Prerequisite: ARCH 131 or any lower division Biology course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Biruté M. F. Galdikas, Nancy Erickson Briggs, Lori K. Sheeran, Gary L. Shapiro, and Jane Goodall, (eds). 2001. All Apes Great and Small Volume One: African Apes, Springer. (Full-text available through SFU Library. Hard copies can be ordered on demand only in Bookstore).

ISBN: 978-1-4757-8236-3

Biruté Mary Galdikas, Great Ape Odyssey, Harry N. Abrams, New York 2005. (This title is out of print and will be available on reserve at the SFU library).

ISBN: 978-0-8109-5575-2

Department Undergraduate Notes:

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Students with Disabilities (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.

Deferred grades will be given only on the basis of authenticated medical disability.


Registrar Notes:

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