Primate Behavior and Ecology

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The Primate Behavior & Ecology Major at Central Washington University is an interdisciplinary approach to non-human primates, captive and free-living, and of their relationships with the environment.

The Primate Behavior and Ecology program offers Primate 220 as an introduction to laboratory procedures for Central Washington University students. The 2-credit course requires that the student work four hours per week at the Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute and attend a weekly safety meeting. PRIM 220 is a core requirement of the Primate and Ecology major.

Catalog Description for
PRIM 220: Introduction to Primate Laboratory Procedures (2 credits) Laboratory procedures to ensure physical, social, and psychological well being of captive non-human primates: sanitation, safety, medical care, diet, USDA requirements, and socio-psychological factors. Requires 1 hour meeting and 4 hours of lab per week plus an organizational meeting and up to 8 hours of weekend lab over the quarter.

PRIM 220 is offered during Fall Quarter of each academic year.

Please contact Dr. Mary Lee Jensvold for more information.

Primate Behavior & Ecology Website

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