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Primate Conservation
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Introduction to Conservation and Conservation Concerns

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz for Module 1

2 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself!
  • Your Experiences with Primates

5 Videos

  • 1.1 Course Introduction
  • 1.2 Primate Diversity
  • 1.3 Primate Taxonomy
  • 1.4 Primate Habitats
  • 1.5 What is conservation?

How do we define threats?

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz for Module 2

1 Discussions

  • Reflecting on Conservation Threats

8 Videos

  • 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

1 Readings

  • Impending Extinction Crisis of the World's Primates: Why Primates Matter

Exploring Primates Throughout Various Regions

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz for Module 3

1 Discussions

  • Reflecting on Possible Extinction Events

6 Videos

  • 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

1 Readings

  • Primates in Peril: The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates 2018-2020

Conservation Organizations

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz for Module 4

1 Peer Review

  • Investigating Conservation Organizations

3 Videos

  • 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!

Primate Conservation in Vietnam

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 5 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Reflecting on Conservation

5 Videos

  • 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

1 Readings

  • Primates of Vietnam: Conservation in a Rapidly Developing Country

Auto Summary

Discover the urgent world of primate conservation with our engaging course, designed to delve into the critical threats facing our closest evolutionary relatives. Guided by the comprehensive study "Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates 2018-2020" by Schwitzer et al. (2019), this course explores the conservation status and the myriad of threats that could lead to a potential extinction crisis for primates and other life forms. Offered by Coursera, this foundational course is perfect for anyone passionate about personal development and the environment. Over a duration of 660 minutes, learners will examine both the successes and failures in primate conservation efforts globally. Whether you are a student, a professional in the field, or simply an enthusiastic learner, this course provides a thorough understanding of the pressing conservation issues. Enroll with a Starter subscription and join a community dedicated to making a difference in preserving our planet's biodiversity.

Jonathan O'Brien
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Jonathan O'Brien