Sciences and Teaching of Natural Systems

The course introduces to general knowledge and updated data regarding the variability of human and non-human primates, with reference to ecology and evolution. The student will be able to understand and evaluate the adaptive dynamics of examined taxa in the specific environmental contexts, in relation to the geographical distribution and in a diachronic perspective. Skills in critical analysis and presentation will be developed in presenting one or more case-studies at the level of gender, species or population. The student will acquire knowledge on the variability of human and non-human primates, with focus on ecological aspects, including adaptive dynamics in relation to geographical distribution and specific environmental contexts, also in a diachronic and evolutionary perspective