ANT3046H: Paleoecology in Primate and Human Evolution

Paleoecology is the study of the relationship between animals and their environment in the past. This course will consider the problem of reconstructing ecological variables relevant to extinct primates, including humans. The first half of the course will examine different methodologies for reconstructing ecological variables in the Cenozoic (last 65 million years). Topics will include stable isotope analysis, sampling issues, and reconstructing autecological variables such as diet and locomotion. The second half of the course will focus on particular localities that have been studied using a variety of methods as case studies. The format of the course will include seminar style discussions, student presentations, and some lecturing.

Credit Value (FCE)

0.50

Campus(es)

St. George

School of Graduate Studies University of Toronto 63 St. George Street Toronto, ON Canada M5S 2Z9
Tel: 416-978-6614

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