Ecology of primate WF-OB-EN

1/ An Overview of Primate Evolution 2h
2/ Primate Taxonomy and a Discussion of Individual Species 4h
3/ Causes of Primate Extinction; the Role and Functions of Zoos 2h
4/ Observation: types of observation, guidelines for conducting observations, preparation for field observations (zoo) 2h
5/ Feeding strategies of primates 2h
6/ Reproductive behaviors of primates 2h
7/ Social behaviors of primates 4h
8/ Behavioral enrichment and observation of lower primates 4h
9/ Social enrichment and observation of higher primates (chimpanzees, gorillas) 4h
10/ Summary of observations and discussion of results 4h

Term 2025/26_L:

1) The taxonomy of primates. (2h)
2) The observation in the natural sciences (2h)
3) Food strategies (4h)
4) Social behavior and community Ecology(4h)
3) Sexual selection and reproduction (4h)
5) Apes - Gorilla. (4h)
6) Apes: Chimpanzees. (4h)
7) Behaviour enrichment (2h)
8) behaviour enrichment among apes (2h)
9) Contemporary forms of protection of great apes (parks, zoos) (2h)

Term 2026/27_L:

(in Polish) Dyscyplina naukowa, do której odnoszą się efekty uczenia się

biological sciences

(in Polish) E-Learning

Term 2019/20_L:

(in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy

Term 2021/22_L:

(in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy

Term 2023/24_L:

(in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy

Term 2024/25_L:

(in Polish) E-Learning (pełny kurs) z podziałem na grupy

Term 2025/26_L:

(in Polish) E-Learning

Term 2026/27_L:

(in Polish) E-Learning

(in Polish) Grupa przedmiotów ogólnouczenianych

(in Polish) nie dotyczy

Course coordinators

Jacek Tomczyk

Subject level

intermediate

Learning outcome code/codes

OB1_W07, OB1_U03, OB1_U14, OB1_U05, OB1_K02

Type of subject

obligatory

Preliminary Requirements

Basic knowledge of biology.

Learning outcomes

W1 Understands the threats to the proper functioning of individual components of the environment, as well as the basic methods, techniques, and research tools for monitoring, analyzing, and reducing environmental pollution (OB1_W07). Describes, among other things, the causes of primate extinction and is familiar with the concepts of modern zoos. Course topics: 1–7.

U1 Uses source information in Polish and a foreign language and conducts analyses, syntheses, summaries, critical evaluations, and correct inferences based on sources (OB1_U03). Prepares an observation sheet and records data from observations in it. Course topics: 4, 8, 9, 10.

U2 Is able to interpret observations and measurements and draw correct conclusions based on them (OB1_U05). Prepares an observation sheet and, based on the data, conducts an analysis and draws conclusions. Course topics: 4, 8, 9, 10.

U3 Is able to prepare an oral presentation on specific topics related to environmental protection and environmental education and actively participate in a focused discussion using scientific language (OB1_U14). Prepares an observation sheet and presents the results of their observations and interpretations orally during class. Topics: 8, 9, 10

K1 The student is prepared to exercise caution and critical thinking when evaluating information presented in the mass media regarding environmental protection (OB1_K02). The student formulates opinions on primate conservation based on their own observations and scientific sources, while maintaining a critical approach to the sources of information used. Topic: 8, 9, 10

Assessment criteria

Lectures are held at the Warsaw Zoo, and in the Laboratory of Anthropology UKSW. We use illustrative tables, multimedia presentations, maps, and casts of primates.
Verification of learning outcomes through discussion and questions during classes and presented the coursebook (observation book).

Bibliography

Malinowski A., 1999, Wstęp do antropologii i ekologii człowieka, Wyd. Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, Łódź
Tomczyk J., Hałaczek B., 2008, U progów ludzkości, UKSW, Warszawa
Lewin R., 2002, Wprowadzenie do ewolucji człowieka, Prószyński i S-ka, Warszawa
Na prośbę studenta literatura przedmiotu będzie również udostępniona przez prowadzącego

Literatura uzupełniająca: Ankel-Simons F., 2007, Primate anatomy. An introduction, Academic Press, Amsterdam.

Term 2025/26_L:

Ankel-Simons F., 2007, Primate anatomy. An introduction, Academic Press, Amsterdam.
Fleagle J.G., 1999, Primate adaptation and evolution, Academic Press, San Diego.
Goodall J., 1974, W cieniu człowieka, PWN, Warszawa
Goodall J., 1997, Przez dziurkę od klucza, Prószyński i S-ka, Warszawa.
Groves C., 2001, Primate taxonomy, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington
Kappeler P.M., Pereira M.E., 2003, Primate life histories and socioecology, The University of Chicago Press, Chicago.
Kielan-jaworowska Z., 1070, Pochodzenie i ewolucja ssaków, Ossolineum, Wrocław.
Lewin R., 2002, Wprowadzenie do ewolucji człowieka, Prószyński i S-ka, Warszawa.
Malinowski A., 1999, Wstęp do antropologii i ekologii człowieka, Wyd. Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, Łódź.
Simons E.L., 1972, Primate evolution. An introduction to man’s place in nature, The MaCmillan Company, New York.
Strier K.B., 2007, Primate behavioral ecology, Allyn&Bacon, Boston.
Tomczyk J., Hałaczek B., 2008, U progów ludzkości, UKSW, Warszawa

Term 2026/27_L:

Literatura uzupełniająca: Ankel-Simons F., 2007, Primate anatomy. An introduction, Academic Press, Amsterdam.

Notes

Term 2025/26_L:

Basic knowledge of biology and ecology.

Term 2026/27_L:

Basic knowledge of biology and ecology.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of WF-OB-EN in USOSweb