PRIMATE BEHAVIOR (Anthro. 6557 & 4552--Upper Level) Course instructor: Sue Boinski University of Florida Department of Anthropology 1350 Turlington Gainesville, FL 32611 USA Email: boinski@nervm.nerdc.ufl.edu Tel: 1-904-392-4780 BACKGROUND: In the four years this course has been taught, the class maximun number of students has been 15. It is composed of half graduate students (Anthropology, Zoology, Psychology and Physiology) who need an introduction to primate behavioral ecology. The other half are usually graduating seniors in Anthroplogy and Zoology who have good training in their majors and have completed all class required courses. CLASS SYLLABUS Anthropology 6557 & 4552 Spring 1995 Tuesday mornings, periods 2-4, 8:30-11:30 am Classroom: 1321 Turlington Office Hours: Monday and Thursday alternoons 3-4:30 pm and by appointment in Turlington B366 Texts: a) Smuts, B.B., et al., eds. 1987. Primate Societies. University of Chicago Press. abbreviation: P S . b) Krebs, J. R. & N. B. Davies, eds. 1991. Behavioral Ecology: an Evolutionary Approach. Blackwell Scientific Publs. 3rd Edition. abbreviation: B E . c) Other readings will be placed on reserve in the Science Library and can also be checked out from the Anthropology Department office in 1350 Turlington. Most of these readings can also be found in journals in the Science Library or Library West. Course work: 1. Class discussion is essential -- better to ask questions than to be silent. 2. It is strongly advised that the assigned material be read in advance of each class meeting. Final grades will reflect class preparation and participation. 3. Behavior study project: 4-5 typewritten pages, including tables. Details will be explained in class. Group projects are encouraged. 4. Term paper relating to primate behavior. At least 20 pages of text are required. No more than five lines of text can be direct quotes. An outline of the paper I will comment on drafts of term is required about half-way though the semester. papers if they are given to me by 1 April 1995. 5. Two informal 5-10 minute presentations on assigned topics and a formal 12-minute presentation based on the term paper. 6. One quiz on terms and concepts essential to an understanding of primate behavior. 7. Graduate and undergraduate students will complete identical assignments but will be graded separately. Class Schedule and Required Readings. Note that additional readings may be assigned and other changes made at the whim of the instructor. January 10: a. Class organization and introduction b. Two slide shows: primate taxonomy and primate social organization c. Start (if time permits) of lecture: Review of primate taxonomy and basic concepts in primate behavior. Assignments: i) Each student will prepare a brief presentation (no more than 5 min in duration) on the highlights and nifty features of a primate taxonomic group that will be assigned. ii) Start browsing texts and books on reserve in library for potential term paper topics. Identify what parts of the course material you might or might be familiar with already. Do not let the B E text intimidate you. January 17 a. Quick trip through a third slide show on primate conservation b. Continuation of lecture on basic concepts of primatology c. 5 min reports from students on primate taxa January 24 Discussion of the following chapters: a. Kinship, PS, pp.299-305 b. Conflict and Cooperation, PS, pp.306-3 17 c. Parental Investment, BE, pp.234-262 We will also discuss topics for term papers. Come to class with well-pondered ideas. January 31 IMPORTANT-DO NOT MISS this class! Read articles beforehand ! Lecture: Behavior sampling and observation Discussion of: a. Fragaszy et al. 1992. Behavior sampling in the field: comparison of individual and group sampling methods. American Journal of Primatology 26:259-275. b. Altmann, J. 1974. Observational study of behaviour: sampling methods. Behaviour 49:227-267. February 7 Further discussion regarding behavior sampling, especially behavioral repertoires Discussion of chapters: a. Life Histories in Comparative Perspective, PS, pp 181-196 b. The Evolution of Life Histories, BE, pp.32-65 (portions ) c. Food Distribution and Foraging Behavior, PS, pp.197-209 February 14 Discussion of: a. Interactions among Primate Species, PS, pp. 210-226 b. Dispersal and Philopatry, PS, pp. 250-266 c. Interactions and Relationships between Groups, PS, pp. 267-281 February 21 Discussion of a. Evolution of social structure, PS, pp. 282-296 b. Predation, P S, pp. 227-240 c . Mitchell et al. 1991. Competitive regimes and female bonding in two species of squirrel monkeys (Saimiri oerstedi and S. sciureus). Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 25:55-60. d. J.A.R.A.M. van Hoof and C. P. van Schaik. 1992. Cooperation in competition: the ecology of primate bonds. In: COALITIONS AND ALLIANCES IN HUMANS AND OTHER ANIMALS, ed. by Harcourt & de Waal. February 28 a. Presentation (5 min each) of behavior projects. b. Reports of behavior projects due. c. Social Behavior in Evolutionary Perspective, PS, pp. 318-329 d. Mating systems, B E, pp. 263-299. March 7 - Spring Break - Work on term papers ! March 14 The outline and the core citation list of the term paper are due. The Ontogeny and Differentiation of Behavior a. Infants, Mothers, and Other Females, pp.330-343 b. Infants and Adult Males, 343-357 c. Transition to Adulthood, pp.358-369 d. Boinski & Fragaszy. 1989. The ontogeny of foraging in squirrel monkeys. Animal Behaviour 37:415-428. March 28 This week's topic is open. We will discuss our options. Perhaps we should divide up the material assigned for Sexual Behavior on April 4. QUIZ April 4 Sexual Behavior a. Patterning of Sexual Activity, PS, pp. 370-384 b. Sexual Competition and Mate Choice, PS, pp. 385--399 c. Gender, Aggression, and Influence, PS, pp. 400-412 d. Sexual Selection, B E, pp. 203-233. Declaration of final title of each student's presentation based on term paper. Date and time of each student' s presentation will be determined. Friday, April 7 - Last day that drafts of term papers can be submitted for comment. Deadline is noon in either 1350 or B366 Turlington. April 11 The Captive Environment: Implications for Research and Environmental Enrichment - Readings to be determined. April 18 and 25 Student presentations and discussion thereof. The format of these sessions is based on that typical of professional meetings, a 12 minute-long oral presentation followed by a three minute long period for questions and comments. Refreshments will be served during intermissions and the public will be invited. Friday, April 28 TERM PAPERS MUST BE SUBMITTED by noon either in 1350 or B366 Turlington. NO term papers will be accepted after this deadline (This is for your own good.). Please note that brownie points will be awarded generously for early submission of term papers. Particularly pertinent journals for this course: Animal Behaviour American Journal of Primatology American Journal of Physical Anthropology Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology Behaviour Ethology Folia Primatologica Reserve Materials: The following texts have been placed on reserve (2 hr/overnight) at the Science Library. As a courtesy to other students in this class, please to do not monopolize primate texts that are not on reserve. In any case, initiate and complete research for the term paper early! 1. QL737.P9 N322 NAPIER, JR THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE PRIMATES 2. QL737.P9 J64 1985 JOLLY, A EVOLUTION OF PRIMATE BEHAVIOR 3. QL737.P9 C577 VOLS. 1, 2A,2B,3,4 SWINDLER ET AL. COMPARATIVE PRIMATE BIOLOGY 4. QL737.P9 W64 1988 WOLFHEIM, J PRIMATES OF THE WORLD: DISTRIBUTION, ABUNDANCE AND CONSERVATION 5. 412.3 P952 CLUTTON-BROCK, TH PRIMATE ECOLOGY: STUDES OF FEEDING AND RANGING BEHAVIOUR 6. QL737.P9 P674 HINDE PRIMATE SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH 7. QL737.P9 H245 HARAWAY, DJ PRIMATE VISIONS: GENDER, RACE, AND NATURE IN THE WORLD OF MODERN SCENCE 8. QL 737.P9 R54 RICHARD,AF PRIMATES IN NATURE 9. QL737.P9 A35 1984 CANT, J ET AL. ADAPTATIONS FOR FORAGING IN NONHUMAN PRIMATES 10. QL737.P9 M54 MITCHELL, G BEHAVIORAL SEX DIFFERENCES IN NONHUMAN PRIMATES 11. QL737.P9 U78 1992 HARCOURT & DE WAAL COALITIONS AND ALLIANCES IN HUMANS AND OTHER ANIMALS 12. QL737.P9 E26 1988 FA ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR OF FOOD-ENHANCED PRIMATE GROUPS 13. QL737.P9 F39 1984 SMALL FEMALE PRIMATES: STUDIES BY WOMEN PRIMATOLOGISTS 14. QL737.P93 C44 1990 CHENEY AND SEYFARTH HOW MONKEYS SEE THE WORLD: INSIDE THE MIND OF ANOTHER SPECES 15. QL737.P9 J88 1993 PEREIRA & FAIRBANKS JUVENILE PRIMATES: LIFE HISTORY, DEVELOPMENT AND BEHAVIOR 16. QL737.P9 W28 1989 DE WAAL PEACEMAKING AMONG PRIMATES 17. QL737.P9 B744 1984 BOX,HO PRIMATE BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIAL ECOLOGY 18. QL737.F35 1982 FEDIGAN, L PRIMATE PARADIGMS 19. QL758.5 P77 1993 MENDOZA AND MASON PRIMATE SOCIAL CONFLICT 20. QL737.P9 P73 1990 BOX,HO PRIMATE RESPONSES TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE 21. (WEST) QL737.P9 M32 1990 MARTIN, RD PRIMATE ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION Primate Behavior: Program of Presentations Turlington Rm 1321 Students, faculty, and friends are cordially invited to attend all or portions of the two sesssions of presentations by students in the Spring 1995 Primate Behavior seminar. The format of these sessions is based on those typical of professional meetings, a twelve minute-long oral presentation followed by a three minute-long period for questions and comments. Note that each session includes a break during which refreshments will be served. Please come! Tuesday, April 18th 8:45 - 9:00 Sophia Balcomb What good are males anyway? Uni-male versus multi-male groups 9:00- 9:15 Susan Moegenberg Play behavior in primates and other animals 9:15 - 9:30 Kathy Summers Female mate choice in primates: an evaluation of the good genes hypothesis 9:30 - 9:45 Jennifer Wheeler Weaning: factors underlying temporal variation in patterns 9:45-10:00 Refreshment Break 10:00 - 10:15 Tom Matthews The ecology of polyspecific associations 10:15 - 10:30 David Killane Primate dispersal: proximate and ultimate causes 10:30 - 10:45 Beth Hazel Molecular phylogenies of primates Tuesday, April 25th 8:45 - 9:00 Eric Jacobs Operant models of group formation 9:00- 9:15 Cynthia Pietras Conflict and cooperation: integrating field and lab analyses 9:15 - 9:30 Heather Walsh-Haney Does tool use predict intellectual complexity? 9:30 - 9:45 Lisa Marriner Behavioral and physiological correlates of Stress 9:45-10:00 Refreshment Break 10:00 - 10:15 Chris Hess You got to stop and smell the primates 10:15 - 10:30 Marcy Berlow Mother-infant relationships: costs and benefits 10:30 - 10:45 Michael McGinnes Primate behavior and locomotion
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