Iowa State University
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
 

Course Details

Credits: 3

Course Description: An introduction to the Order Primates with a focus on their behavior. Biological and social adaptations of monkeys, apes, and prosimians; basic evolutionary concepts, current trends and theories in the field of Primatology and issues related to primate conservation.

Dates: May 17th, 2010 to July 9th, 2010

Delivery Format: Online

Textbooks: Ordering Information

  

Why Take This Course

 

  • Internationally recognized instructor

  • Convenient Online Delivery

  • Collaborative Learning Environment

  • Live Lectures from Primate Research Field in Senegal, Africa

  • Meets Gen Ed requirement for LAS in Natural Science

  

Registration Information

Tuition/Fees: Tuition details

Delivery Fee:

    • $50 per undergrad credit hour
    • $75 per graduate credit hour

New students: Complete the registration form

Returning Students: Register through AccessPlus

For Assistance: Contact the Center for Distance and Online Learning at (515) 294-1665 or lasonline@iastate.edu Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM (CST).

  
 

Instructor

Jill Pruetz

Jill Pruetz

pruetz@iastate.edu

515-294-5150

Dr. Jill Pruetz is Associate Professor of Anthropology, specializing in Biological Anthropology. As a primatologist, Dr. Pruetz has studied the behavior of non-human primates such as chimpanzees, spider monkeys, howling monkeys, tamarins, patas monkeys, and vervets in various locales. Countries in which she has conducted fieldwork include Peru, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Kenya, and Senegal.

In 2008, Dr. Pruetz was named a National Geographic Emerging Exlorer, which recognizes and supports uniquely gifted and inspiring young adventurers, scientists, photographers, and storytellers—explorers who are already making a difference early in their careers http://www.nationalgeographic.com/emerging. She recieved this recognition for her work in documenting chimpanzees using spear-shaped tools for hunting.