Primate Conservation

We are presently facing a potential extinction crisis for the order Primates (and many other life forms). In this course we will learn about threats to primate conservation globally. We will be using the, “Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates 2018-2020” by Schwitzer et al. (2019) as a basis for the discussion of global primate populations. We will investigate conservation status, threats to conservations, success and failures within protecting our closest evolutionary cousins.

• Identify conservation threats to Primates globally 

• Understand and identify conservation threat categories

• Recognize threats to primate conservation across the areas where non-human primates live (Central/South America, Asia, and Africa)

• Relate environmental changes to primate conservation

Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction to Conservation & Conservation Concerns
Week 2
How We Define Threats
Week 3
Exploring Primates throughout Various Regions
Week 4
Conservation Organizations
Week 5
Case Study: Vietnam

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

one of the awesome courses with awesome instructor

Fantastic course! I learned a lot and the course allowed me to explore my interests within primate conservation

Great informative sessions, helps to identify primates in the regional territory.