Primatology

biological sciences

BI1_W01, BI1_W03,BI1_W04

(in Polish) Brak.

The main goal of lecture and laboratory is to present knowledge about main topics in primatology.

The first eight lectures will be conducted in the stationary system, and the remaining 7 in e-learning.

Characteristics of Primates families. Comparative anatomy of Primates, muscular and skeletal system, dentitions, body size, reproduction, diet adaptation.Behaviouristic aspects of tool usage. Species on the verge of extinction, habitat devastation, resources overuse. A view on animal saving foundations, wildlife reserve, reintroduction and restitution of Primates.

The main goal of laboratories is preparation of a observation: development of test records , observations of primates behavior at the zoo , the development of the database, using the methods of statistical analysis, presentation of results in the Power Point.

Obligatory literature:

Begun D., 2017, Prawdziwa planeta małp. Nowa historia człowieka, Prószyński Media,

Strier K.B., 2010, Primate Behavioral Ecology (4th Edition), Prentice Hall,

Redmond I., 2011, The Primate Family Tree: The Amazing Diversity of Our Closest Relatives, Firefly Books.

F. de Waal, 2016, Bonobo i ateista. W poszukiwaniu humanizmu wśród naczelnych, Copernicus Center Press, Kraków.

Supplementary literature:

Kornask K., 2015, Our Inner Ape. A Leading Primatologist Explains Why We Are Who We Are, Copernicus Center Press, Kraków.

F. De Waal, 2007, Chimpanzee Politics, Johns Hopkins University Press.

Goodall J., 2019, Przez dziurkę od klucza. Najważniejsza książka o naszych najbliższych krewnych, Wydawnictwo Prószyński i S-Ka, Warszawa.

The learning outcomes concerned in ​​knowledge:

Objective effect 1. The student understands biological processes and phenomena in the field of Primatology

Objective effect 2. The student has knowledge of the issues raised in class

Subject effect 3. The student has knowledge of the concepts presented, has knowledge of the terminology and methodology of research in the field of Primatology, and knowledge of the development of this science

Subject learning outcomes in ​​skills:

Subject effect 4. The student assimilates knowledge based on literature (in Polish and English) in the field of Primatology

Subject effect 5. The student uses a variety of sources, including digital sources, seeking information in the field of Primatology

Subject effect 6. The student participates in the discussion using the scientific language

Subject effect 7. The student presents detailed data on the topics discussed in class

Objective effect 8. The student independently assimilates focused knowledge

The effect of education in social competences:

Objective effect 9. The student works in a team, can take various roles in it

Subject effects assigned to lectures: 1-3.

Subject effects assigned to exercises: 4-9.

Description of ECTS:

4 ECTS [1 ECTS = 30 hours]

participation in the lecture: 30 hours

preparation for the exam: 30 hours

participation in exercises: 30 hours

preparation for the presentation: 25 hours

consultations: 5 hours

total: 60 hours [120/30 = 4]

Final grade for lectures:

Exam (test - closed and open questions):

94-100% 5

93-88% 4.5

87-80% 4

79-70% 3.5

69-60% 3

less than 59.9% 2

quizzes:

94-100% 5

93-88% 4.5

87-80% 4

79-70% 3.5

69-60% 3

less than 59.9% 2

The student can take the exam after passing the exercises in the subject, as well as after passing all the quizzes available on the e-learning platform.

Final grade from exercises:

The student is obliged to participate in prime observations at the ZOO. One unjustified absence is allowed, except for classes at the ZOO. The grade depends on the grade obtained from the presentation of data at Power Point.

Assessment of the presentation:

- 5 (very good) - the student has complied with the requirements of the presentation, prepared, presented and discussed their own photos / videos. The student drew his own conclusions based on primate observations. The student used many sources, including articles (also in English), as well as information available on the Internet.

- 4 (db.) - the student has sufficiently complied with the requirements of the presentation, presented their own photos / videos. The student has sufficiently drawn his own conclusions based on primate observations. The student used several sources, including articles (also in English), as well as information available on the Internet.

- 3 (dst.) - the student has basic compliance with the requirements of the presentation, presented their own photos / videos. The student basically drew his own conclusions based on primate observations. The student at a basic level used sources, including articles, as well as information available on the Internet.

- 2 (ndst.) - the student did not comply with the requirements of the presentation, did not submit photos / videos from the observation. The student did not draw his own conclusions based on primate observations. The student did not use additional sources, including articles and the Internet.

Knowledge

on grade 2 (ndst.): The student does not understand biological processes and phenomena in the field of Primatology; student does not have knowledge of issues raised in class; The student has no knowledge of the concepts presented, no knowledge of terminology and methodology of research in the field of Primatology and no knowledge of the development of this science

3 (dst.): Student understands biological processes and phenomena in the field of Primatology at the basic level; student has basic knowledge of issues raised in class; student has basic knowledge of the concepts presented, has knowledge of basic terminology and research methodology in the field of Primatology and basic knowledge of the development of this science

4 (db): The student understands the biological processes and the Primatology phenomena on a good level; student has sufficient knowledge of the issues raised in class; the student has appropriate knowledge of the concepts presented, has a good knowledge of terminology and research methodology in the field of Primatology and a good knowledge of the development of this science

5 (very good): The student understands the biological processes and the Primatology phenomena on a very good level; student has a high level knowledge of issues raised in class; student has extensive knowledge of the concepts presented, has a very good knowledge of terminology and research methodology in the field of Primatology, and very good knowledge of the development of this science

Skills

for grade 2 (ndst.): Student does not assimilate knowledge based on literature (in Polish and English) in the field of Primatology; student does not use a variety of sources, including digital sources, seeking information in the field of Primatology; student does not participate in the discussion and does not use scientific language; student does not present detailed data on topics covered in class; the student does not assimilate focused knowledge on their own

on grade 3 (final): A student at the basic level acquires knowledge based on literature (in Polish and English) in the field of Primatology; student uses several sources, including digital sources, seeking information in the field of Primatology; student takes part in basic level discussions and uses basic scientific concepts; student presents general data on topics covered in class; the student independently acquires basic focused knowledge

for grade 4 (very good): A student at a good level assimilates knowledge based on literature (in Polish and English) in the field of Primatology; student uses a sufficient number of sources, including digital sources, seeking information in the field of Primatology; student takes part in a good level discussion and uses a sufficiently advanced scientific language; student presents sufficient data on topics covered in class; the student independently assumes sufficient focused knowledge

5 (very good): A student at a very good level acquires knowledge based on literature (in Polish and English) in the field of Primatology; student uses a large number of sources, including digital sources, seeking information in the field of Primatology; student actively participates in discussions at a very good level and uses advanced scientific language; student presents detailed data on topics covered in class; the student independently assimilates targeted knowledge at a high level

Social competence

on grade 2 (ndst.): A student does not work in a team and cannot take on different roles in it

on grade 3 (dst.): A student on a basic level works in a team and is able to take on some roles in it

on the grade 4 (db): The student works in a team at an appropriate level, can take on most roles

5 (very good): The student works in a high team, can take various roles in it

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