| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-2:15pm | TuTh | Anthropology Building 105 | Patricia Whitten. | SNTW. | 4 | 2892 | TBA. |
This course will focus on primate mating behavior from the perspectives of sexual selection, evolution, and ecology. Mating systems and patterns of sexual activity in a variety of primate species will be reviewed and compared in light of current theories on intrasexual competition and mate choice. Genetic success will be compared to evidence for mating success and mate selection. Alternative strategies and tactics will be compared within and among species. Class discussions and assigned papers will provide experience in evolutionary logic, scientific writing, and critical analysis.
Requirements include several oral presentations on assigned readings, a 10 page term paper, and reaction papers. Attendance and participation is required.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- Why is Sex Fun?.
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Term Paper | 40% | |
| Presentations and Participation | 30% | |
| Reaction Papers | 30% |
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