Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Biological and Environmental Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

4212NATSCI-JAN-CTY

Aims

The module aims to provide an introduction into existing primate social systems and the processes that led to them.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Know the variety of social systems found in extant primate species.
2.
Understand evolutionary processes underlying primate social systems and behaviour.
3.
Draw comparisons between primate and other mammalian social systems.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:The syllabus will provide a basic understanding of evolutionary processes leading to the current variety of primate social systems. As such, the module will cover topics such as: • social organisation • benefits and costs of sociality • primate sexual selection • primate social behaviour • current socio-ecological models • kin selection theory
Module Overview:
This module provides an introduction into existing primate social systems and the evolutionary processes that led to their development. Topics covered include social organisation, primate sexual selection, primate social behaviour and kin selection theory.
Additional Information:This module will introduce students to the variety of primate social systems and the processes that led to them. The variety of teaching styles will allow students to experience the module content in a variety of ways and to practice their first scientific skills.

Assessments

Test
Centralised Exam