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PRIMATE CONSERVATION

ANTHRO 668
Course Description

Evaluates the conservation status of non-human primates, and considers why different species are vulnerable to different kinds of threats. The ways in which regional and global conservation policies are developed and implemented will also be discussed.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
2.94

-19.07% from Historical

Completion Rate
75%

-22.87% from Historical

A Rate
62.5%

7.74% from Historical

Class Size
8

-42.54% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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