Primatology Level 3

Course code: ABC1180

Explore the world of primatology, from home!

Successfully identify primates
Understand the general characteristics of primates as a whole
Explore the difference between monkeys, apes and prosimians
Use taxonomy to classify different species and understand the origin of Latin species names
Recall the evolution and divergence of the primate group
Identify between different species, families and subfamilies of primates
Analyse threats faced by primate species around the world and what can be done to protect them

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Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

Primatology Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

Unit 1

An Introduction to Primates

Introduction of primates
Characteristics of the class Mammalia
System of taxonomic classification of animals
Compare the characteristics of apes and monkeys
Evolutionary history of primates
Identify common anatomical and physiological characteristics

Unit 2

The New World Monkeys

Global distribution of new world monkeys
Primates belonging to the Callitrichidae and Cebidae families including marmosets and capuchins
Primates belonging to the Atelidae family including howler and spider monkeys
Primates belonging to the Aotidae and Pitheciidae families including owl monkeys, sakis and uakaris

Unit 3

The Old World Monkeys

Global distribution of old world monkeys
Cercopithecinae I – Characteristics of species belonging to the Papionini tribe – including the macaques, baboons and drills
Cercopithecinae II – Characteristics of species belonging to the Cercopithecini tribe including the guenons, talapoins and mona monkeys
Old world monkeys belonging to the Colobinae subfamily

Unit 4

The Prosimians

Geography and habitats of Madagascar
Global distribution of the prosimians
Primates belonging to the Strepsirrhini suborder
Primates belonging to the Haplorhini suborder

Unit 5

The Lesser Apes & Orangutans

Global distribution of the gibbons and orangutans
Species belonging to the Hoolock and Hylobates genera
Species belonging to the Symphalangus and Nomascus genera
Subspecies and characteristics of the species in the Pongo genus

Unit 6

The Great Apes

Global distribution of the Great Apes
Species belonging to the Gorilla genus
Subspecies and characteristics of the common chimpanzee, Pan troglodytes
Subspecies and characteristics of the bonobo, Pan paniscus

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your course tutor to be marked. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

You will have a year to complete this course. This gives you well over enough time to complete your studies.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

A science related, geography or geology GCSE is desirable to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

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* Student notebook
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Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

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