ECTS - University of Pisa
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) | |
| PRIMATE ADAPTATION AND EVOLUTION | BIO/08 | LEZIONI | 48 |
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Lo studente che completa il corso dovrà essere in grado di dimostrare solide conoscenze delle principali tematiche relative ai processi adattativi che hanno portato alla differenziazione morfologica e comportamentale dei primati attuali. Inoltre, lo studente sarà anche capace di tracciare l’evoluzione dei primati attraverso l’analisi del record fossile relativo alle principali radiazioni evolutive dei primati.
The student who completes the course successfully will be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of the main issues related to the adaptive processes that lead to the morphological and behavioral differentiation of extant primates. Besides acquiring knowledge of modern primate behavior and skeletal anatomy he or she will be able to outline primate evolution through the analysis of the fossil record that characterizes the main primate radiations.
Con un seminario (in inglese) nell’ultima settimana di lezioni lo studente dovrà dimostrare la capacità di esaminare un problema ben preciso di ricerca in ambito relativo alle tematiche svolte nel corso e di organizzare una esposizione efficace dei risultati.
With a seminar (in English) toward the end of the course each student must demonstrate the ability to approach a circumscribed research problem, and organize an effective exposition of the results.
Delivery: face to face
Learning activities:
Attendance: Mandatory
Teaching methods:
Testo RICHIESTO:
Primate Adaptation and Evolution, J.G. Fleagle. 3rd Ed., Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2013.
In aggiunta ai capitol dal libro di testo, articoli supplementary capitol da altri libri saranno assegnati a seconda dell’argomento trattato in classe.
Altri testi relative agli argomenti trattati nel corso:
1) The human strategy. An evolutionary perspective on human anatomy. Ed. John H. Langdon. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, 2005.
2) A photographic atlas for physical anthropology. Eds. PF Whitehead, WK Sacco, SB Hochgraf. Morton Publishing Company, Englewood, CO, 2005.
3) Introduction to the primates. Ed. DR Swindler. University of Washington Press, Seattle, WA, 1998.
4) Primate anatomy: an introduction, 3rd Ed. F. Ankel-Simons. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2007.
Required Text:
1) Primate Adaptation and Evolution, J.G. Fleagle. 3rd Ed., Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2013.
In addition to the chapters from the textbook, supplementary articles and chapters will be assigned depending upon the topic under discussion.
Texts from which readings will be taken:
1) The human strategy. An evolutionary perspective on human anatomy. Ed. John H. Langdon. Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK, 2005.
2) A photographic atlas for physical anthropology. Eds. PF Whitehead, WK Sacco, SB Hochgraf. Morton Publishing Company, Englewood, CO, 2005.
3) Introduction to the primates. Ed. DR Swindler. University of Washington Press, Seattle, WA, 1998.
3) Primate anatomy: an introduction, 3rd Ed. F. Ankel-Simons. Academic Press, San Diego, CA, 2007.
Your course grade will be based on a seminar (in English) to be made in class during the semester (which will count one third of the course grade) and a final oral exam. The final exam can be taken only if the seminar in class has been taken.
The student will be assessed on his/her demonstrated ability to discuss the main course contents using the appropriate terminology
With the seminar, to be made to the teacher and the other students, the student must demonstrate the ability to approach a circumscribed research problem, and organize an effective exposition of the results.
During the oral exam the student must be able to demonstrate his/her knowledge of the course material and be able to discuss the reading matter thoughtfully and with propriety of expression.
