Please note that students must sign up for the SSGK listing of the course in order to have the degree audit appropriately recognize the course as satisfying the GEP SS and GK requirements.
Instructor: Dr. Tara Clarke, IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group Member
Course Description
Today, ~ 60% of non-human primate species are Endangered of extinction! The factors driving this group of mammals towards extinction include an array of human-induced disturbances (e.g., habitat loss, illegal pet trade). Employing conservation biology theory, we will examine the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that are placing these animals at risk, as well as what allows some species to better cope with anthropogenic influences than others. We will discuss in detail the primary threats to the survival of non-human primates in the wild and critically examine the solutions and tactics proposed to reduce or eliminate threats. Finally, we will examine case studies, which highlight the unique and complex nature of the conservation situation at various sites.
After completing this course students will be able to:
• Confidently discuss the status of primate populations;
• Identify major threats to their survival, and explain common approaches to conservation;
• Analyze the efficacy of particular conservation strategies under real-world circumstances;
• Build a successful argument for why conservation matters in the modern globalized economy.
• Confidently discuss the status of primate populations;
• Identify major threats to their survival, and explain common approaches to conservation;
• Analyze the efficacy of particular conservation strategies under real-world circumstances;
• Build a successful argument for why conservation matters in the modern globalized economy.