Study Primates

Always wanted to know more about our closest relatives? It's time to stop monkeying around. Primates are a fascinating group of animals, not least because they bear a resemblance to humans.

Whilst we belong to the primates group, this course is concerned with other primates. It follows the two recognised lineages of primates and explores all aspects of simian species from social behaviour to health and wellbeing. You'll also learn about how this groups of animals survives in the wild as well as in captivity and what is being done to conserve individual populations.

Ten lessons:

1. Introduction to Primates –scope, nature, anatomy & physiology, evolution and taxonomy
   
   
2. The Strepsirhines
   
   
3. The Haplorhines
   
   
4. Diet and Nutrition re environment feed and supplements in a nature park environment
   
   
5. Health - Illness Pests and diseases specific to above
   
   
6. Primate Behaviour in the Wild
   
   
7. Psychological Wellbeing in Primates in Captivity
   
   
8. Breeding programmes and optimum resources needed for this
   
   
9. Conservation in the wild -of individual breeds?
   
   
10. Managing primates in Captivity

Workload

Study when, where and however much you want. For most students, the course can be completed with a total of around 100 hours of study; and a commitment close to that may be needed to achieve desired learning outcomes.

Extra Reading

The following books, available through this web site mau be interesting supplementary reading for this course

• Human Biology
• Marine Animals

Assessment

Self Assessment Tests are presented throughout the course. These are essentially an automated quiz. When you undertake a "SAT" or "Self Assessment Test", you will be able to see what you got correct, and what was incorrect; and in that way, you can identify your weaknesses.

Assignments are given at the end of each lesson. You should complete this assignment, paying careful attention to follow what is asked of you. It can be just as important to learn to work to specification, as it is to learn about the topic you are studying. Graduates who develop a habit of working to specification in the field of human behaviour, will impress employers, and will be more efficient when self employed.

A Final Exam is offered upon satisfactory completion of all assignments. This is optional. If you choose to apply for and do this exam, you will have the possibility of obtaining a "formal credit" or "Pass Certification" for this course. A fee applies. The exam may be sat under prearranged conditions anywhere in the world. This college will award you a formal transcript, upon successful completion of the exam, as proof of your results.

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Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included