Course Summary
Learn about the conservation of primates and their habitats in this informative course, which will equip you with the skills to implement effective conservation strategies.Key Learning Points
- Understand the threats facing primates and their habitats
- Learn about the different conservation strategies and their effectiveness
- Gain practical skills in primate conservation planning and implementation
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $40,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
- USA: $40,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €70,000
- USA: $40,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 8,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €35,000 - €70,000
- USA: $35,000 - $75,000
- India: INR 3,50,000 - INR 7,50,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €55,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the threats facing primates and their habitats
- Gain practical skills in primate conservation planning and implementation
- Learn about the different conservation strategies and their effectiveness
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of ecology and conservation
- Familiarity with GIS software (recommended)
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Conservation Biology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- President, Orangutan Foundation International
- Explorer, National Geographic Society
Related Books
Description
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.
Knowledge
- 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
Outline
- Introduction to Conservation & Conservation Concerns
- 1.1 Course Introduction
- 1.2 Primate Diversity
- 1.3 Primate Taxonomy
- 1.4 Primate Habitats
- 1.5 What is conservation?
- Quiz for Module 1
- How We Define Threats
- 2.1 Introduction to the IUCN
- 2.2 IUCN Criteria for Threatened Taxa
- 2.3 Overview of Conservation Concerns
- 2.4 Hunting
- 2.5 Deforestation
- 2.6 Non-Forest Timber Products / Traditional Medicine
- 2.7 Illegal Animal Trade
- 2.8 Protected Areas
- Impending Extinction Crisis of the World's Primates: Why Primates Matter
- Quiz for Module 2
- Exploring Primates throughout Various Regions
- 3.1 Introduction to Module 3
- 3.2 Neotropics
- 3.3 Species in Asia
- 3.4 Species in Africa
- 3.5 Madagascar -- A Natural Laboratory!
- 3.6 Other Species for Consideration
- Primates in Peril: The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates 2018-2020
- Quiz for Module 3
- Conservation Organizations
- 4.1 Introduction to Conservation Organizations
- 4.2 Define In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation Efforts
- 4.3 Conservation Organizations and What You Can Do!
- Quiz for Module 4
- Case Study: Vietnam
- 5.1 Introduction to the Case Study
- 5.2 Primate Biodiversity of Vietnam
- 5.3 Threats to Primates in Vietnam
- 5.4 Conservation Stories
- 5.5 Some Concluding Thoughts
- Primates of Vietnam: Conservation in a Rapidly Developing Country
- Module 5 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the fascinating world of primate conservation with this course from Coursera. Students rave about the engaging content and knowledgeable instructors. Many found the real-life examples and case studies to be particularly impactful.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Real-life examples and case studiesPros from User Reviews
- Engaging content
- Knowledgeable instructors
- Real-world applications
- Interactive quizzes
- Flexible schedule
Cons from User Reviews
- Some technical issues with videos
- Course material can be repetitive
- Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
- Not suitable for those without a basic understanding of biology
- Course can be challenging for beginners
Jonathan O'Brien
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Primate Conservation
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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....
