Primatology Level 3

About this Primatology Level 3 Course

Studying our Primatology Level 3 course allows you to fully understand the different primates and their habitats. Locations of differing primates around the world are covered as well as diet, identification, taxonomy, evolution and mating habits. The Primatology Level 3 is perfect for people already working with animals as well as anyone else that has a keen interest in primates.

Upon completion of this course students receive a Quality Licence Scheme certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Primatology Level 3 Certification

To complete this Primatology Level 3 course you will need to submit, and pass, all of the tutor marked assignments. There are six assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus. All assignments are coursework based and are in an essay/question and answer style to test your knowledge of the topics covered in each of the course sections.

Course Content

This course assesses the following units:

Unit 1: Primates

Chimpanzees and bonobos are our closest living relatives. In fact, we are so alike, we share over 98% of the same DNA. As crucial as that final 2% difference must be there is no denying our close bond and evolutionary history. In this course, we explore the family of animals we belong to, the primates. We start here by exploring how the primates fit into the broader animal kingdom, and we explore ways to name, describe and compare different species.

Unit 2: Platyrrhini (The New World Monkeys)

The New World monkeys are defined, not just by where in the world they live but also by the shape of their face and their nostrils. The name of this group, Platyrrhini, is derived from a combination of Latin and Greek that means “flat-nosed” and it is this facial feature that makes them externally, visually different from their Old World relatives. So, what does this actually mean? Well, the New World monkeys don’t have a prominent external nose, but instead, two sideways facing nostrils with a wide septum separating the two.

In this unit, we look at some of the main families of New World monkeys and explore their global distribution and some of the challenges they face.

Unit 3: Catarrhini (the Old World monkeys)

This unit will look at the old world monkeys and consider the different species, their habitats, characteristics and eating habits.

We will consider how close to extinction some of these monkeys are due to the threat of deforestation and loss of habitats and consider their breeding habits and behaviour.

Unit 4: The Great Apes

Of all the primates on the planet, perhaps our closest affinity is with those referred to as the great apes. Notice, they are referred to as apes rather than monkeys, they all lack a tail, they have complex social structures and interactions and are some of the most intelligent animals on the planet – of course, humans are among their number. They are also all found mostly in Africa while the orangutans are native to Asia, and so are old world primates with the familiar haplorrhine nose.

Unit 5: The Lesser Apes

Around 17 million years ago, the great apes diverged into another group of species. Some 12 million years after the old world monkeys had diverged, this new group, the lesser apes, emerged. Once represented by a single genus the lesser apes, or gibbons, are now classified into four genera, comprising a total of 20 different species. In this unit we will explore the four genera and identify the members of these groups, contrasting their global distribution and their varying behaviours and characteristics. We will see that, even though they are smaller than their hominid relatives, they’re not necessarily that much less intelligent. Their lives and social structures are still complex and additionally some of their species have developed fascinating adaptations that make them perfectly suited to their arboreal lifestyle.

Unit 6: The Lemurs of Madagascar & the prosimians

The final group to look at on our whistle-stop tour of the world of primates, is the prosimians. These animals are primates just like the apes and monkeys, but they have certain characteristics that are considered more primitive than their more complex simian relatives. They are thought to have evolved from the common primate ancestor earlier than any other group and have therefore retained some of these simpler, more archaic traits as a result. In this unit we explore the two main groups of prosimian primates, and we look closely at the island of Madagascar, home to many of the world’s prosimians and consider why almost all its wildlife is completely endemic to the island.

Online study and instant enrolment

All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.

Our Online Campus includes:

• Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
• Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
• Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
• Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
• Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
• Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
• Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
• Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
• Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.

Unlimited assessment submissions

All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.

Get full tutor support

Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.

We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 6 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!