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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Evolution of the Human Sociality: A Quest for the Origin of Our Social Behavior course is very essential for rediscovering the history of primatology and human evolution. It covers a wide range of topics like the History of Japanese Primatology, the Evolution of primates and humans, aggression, mating, foraging, communication, family tree, social and cultural aspects, and so on.
EdX provides this course in connection with Kyoto University which is acknowledged as the finest research-centric university in Asia. The reason for such a reputation is that the researchers are Noble Prize Laureates who did intense research during their service. Also, the faculty members have won various awards including Gauss Prize and Field Medals. This is a self-paced course where the course curriculum is well structured which is divided into 6 weeks. This Evolution of the Human Sociality: A Quest for the Origin of Our Social Behavior
the certification course is an excellent opportunity for students who are fascinated with the evolution of humans and want to have a wider perspective on human society.
The Highlights
- Powered by Kyoto University
- Self-paced learning
- Verified certificate from edX
- Can be audited free
- The course length of 6 weeks
- Introductory course
- 2-3 hours per week
- Unlimited access
- Weekly efforts of 2 to 3 hours needed
Programme Offerings
- Graded Assignments
- Self-paced learning
- Projects
- Video transcripts
- Discussion Forums
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 4008 | yes | Kyoto University, Kyoto |
- For verified certificates and graded assignments, students must pay Rs. 4,008 .
- To save 15%, use the code ‘EDXWELCOME’.
The fee details table is given below:
Fee details | Amount in INR |
Certification fee | Rs. 4,008 |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
Upon the course completion, students will be awarded the verified certification by edX after successfully finishing all the graded assignments in the course module by scoring a minimum of 60%.
What you will learn
This course enlightens students regarding a wide range of topics such as -
- The process of evolution of human and ape life history includes female philopatry, female dispersal, their differences, similarities, and so on.
- Analyzing the process of human evolution using the history of primatology.
- How do sex shapes and food affect primate society?
- Overview of aggression, communication, behavior, and social intelligence of humans.
- The places where primates and humans evolved, their process of adaptation, human ancestors, co-evolution of primates and plants, and so on.
- The history of Japanese Primatology and several key aspects such as gorillas, the dawn of primatology, and so on.
- The process of human evolution in connection with primates.
- Summary of Japanese Macaques involves the social evolution of non-human primates, social differences, effects of provisioning, and so on.
Who it is for
- Individuals from the background of historical sciences who want to make a professional career.
- In-field professionals who want to strengthen their concepts and knowledge.
Admission Details
The admission steps for the Evolution of the Human Sociality: A Quest for the Origin of Our Social Behavior course are as follows -
Step 1: Open the course page of the edX by clicking on the URL which is provided down below. https://www.edx.org/course/evolution-of-the-human-sociality
Step 2: Go through the course page and click on the enroll option to register for the course.
Step 3: To register for the course, log in to your edX account or try signing up If you don’t have an account yet.
Step 4: Kindly, pick your course track between pursuing the course as a verified learner and auditing the course for free.
Step 5: You can audit the course for free or upgrade to a verified track before completing the course.
The Syllabus
- The Dawn of Primatology
- The History of Japanese Primatology
- "Culture" of Non-Human Animals
- Studies on Gorillas
- Different Models for the Social Evolution in Non-Human Primates
- Living in the Northern Limit: Japanese Macaques
- Society of Japanese Macaques and Effects of Provisioning
- Forests Make Society: A Comparative Study of Japanese Macaques
- Social Differences between Kinkazan and Yakushima
- New Findings from Yakushima and Conclusion
- Tropical Rain Forest Where Primates Evolved
- Humans Exited from the Forest
- Adaptation of Primates in African Tropical Forest
- Co-Evolution of Plants and Primates
- Evolution of Human Ancestors
- How do Gorillas and Chimpanzees Coexist?
- My Study on Sympatric Gorillas and Chimpanzees in DR Congo
- Influences of Food on Primate Society
- Inter-Individual Relationships and Food Transfer
- The New Discovery of Food Sharing among Adult Gorillas
- Human Evolution and Food Sharing
- How Does Sex Shape Primate Sociality
- Human Sexuality and the Evolution of Social Structure
- Has Human Evolved as an Excellent Hunter?
- Aggression and Social Intelligence of Old World Monkeys
- Face to Face Communication in Great Apes and Humans
- Infanticide in Non-Human Primates
- Infanticide Affects Social Behavior
- Primates Are Mammals of Slow Life History and Careful Nurturing
- Female Dispersal Versus Female Philopatry
- Life History in Human and Great Apes: Similarity and Uniqueness
- Human Evolution: From Bipedalism to Family Formation
- Synthesis: Evolution of Human Sociality
Instructors
Kyoto University, Kyoto Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course is a self-paced format where students can attend classes whenever they want.
Students must dedicate 2-3 hours per week to complete the course.
Students cannot directly contact the instructors. But, they can put their doubts in the discussion forums.
Students can access the Evolution of the Human Sociality: A Quest for the Origin of Our Social Behavior course using various browsers like Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, and Firefox.
No, students can watch the lectures whenever they wish as this is a self-paced course.
No, the official language of the course is English. All the assignments, lectures, projects, and so on will be in English.
Students must avail of the grade of 60% or above to avail of the certification.
This is an introductory-level course that doesn’t require any previous academic knowledge.
The length of the course is 6 weeks.