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Ecology and Conservation of African Primates Level 4

Animal Biology and Care

Summary

Price
£225 inc VAT
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Instalments and flexible payment options
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
3 months · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification

Overview

This course will give you the information and theory to understand the ecology and conservation of African non-human primates. Examples include lemurs, the Bonobo, gorilla, endangered monkeys and the fascinating variety of other primates found only in Africa.

Description

A 3-unit course set at level 4 study and accredited by the CPD Standards Office.

Unit 1 African Ecology

Ecology is the study of how organisms interact with the factors in their environment both the living and non-living. To understand how to conserve animals in situ, understanding of the principles of ecology is needed.

Content summary

  • Biomes
  • Geographic and political locations of biomes
  • Habitats
  • The Niche concept
  • Niche separation
  • Nutrient cycles
  • Food chains and food webs
  • Ecosystems - balanced and imbalanced

Unit 2  Biology and Ecology of African Primates

The range of primates within and around the African continent is vast and thus certain Families and species are given as examples.

Content summary

  • Hominidae
  • Cercopithecidae
  • Galagidae
  • Lemuridae

Unit 3 Ecology & Conservation for African Primates

Unit 3 investigates the best management for in situ conservation of the primate using their habitat preferences and general ecology.

Content summary

  • Observation
  • Observation project planning
  • Hazards of disease transmission
  • Specific techniques

Each unit is assessed through an assignment set at pass, merit and distinction so there is a range of achievement levels.

Who is this course for?

The course is aimed at providing CPD for veterinary professionals, those working in conservation, anyone wishing to change career into conservation work, those considering volunteer work in African conservation. Anyone with an interest in African conservation such as zoo workers would also find the course of benefit to their understanding and, care of captive African primates.

Requirements

Access to the internet, a computer and email.

Career path

Conservation work, animal care (veterinary professionals working in conservation), zoo workers, volunteering

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