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Overview
Chimpanzees are one of our closest living relatives, yet almost nothing was known about their behavior in the wild until Jane Goodall started her groundbreaking study of the chimpanzees of Gombe, Tanzania in 1960. This study continues today, following the same chimpanzee families that Jane Goodall first encountered over decades ago.
Guided by three course instructors who have lived and worked with the Gombe chimpanzees, you will learn how Goodall’s early discoveries changed our view of human uniqueness.
Key facts
During this Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation course offered by Coursera in partnership with Duke University, you will learn how chimpanzees interact with their environment and how their behavior is influenced by ecology, as well as the severe conservation challenges they face today.
You will employ your new knowledge of chimpanzees to construct a persuasive argument for their protection.
This course is open to everyone interested in learning more about these fascinating and complex beings. Please keep in mind, however, that the content of this course will cover all aspects of chimpanzee life, including scientific discussion of sexual and aggressive behaviors.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Early Days at Gombe
- Chimpanzees in Africa
- Early Life and Mother-Infant Bonds
- Developmental Milestones
- Making a Living in the Forest
- Social Lives and Relationships
- Protecting Chimpanzees
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 9 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Science View 3 other Short Courses in Biodiversity & Conservation in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner Level
- Knowledge of high-school level biology is beneficial but not required.
- This course is aimed at learners interested in animal behavior, primatology, and conservation who want to understand chimpanzee behavior, their similarities to humans, and the challenges they face in the wild.
Tuition Fees
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Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved.
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