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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

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

Knowledge of Sociology

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 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the format of the course?

The course is a self-paced format where students can attend classes whenever they want.

2: What is the time commitment needed to complete Evolution of the Human Sociality: A Quest for the Origin of Our Social Behavior program ?

Students must dedicate 2-3 hours per week to complete the course.

3: How to contact the instructors?

Students cannot directly contact the instructors. But, they can put their doubts in the discussion forums.

4: Which is the best browser to access the course?

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.

5: Should I watch live lectures?

No, students can watch the lectures whenever they wish as this is a self-paced course.

6: Is this course available in other languages?

No, the official language of the course is English. All the assignments, lectures, projects, and so on will be in English.

7: What are the minimum marks required to get the certification?

Students must avail of the grade of 60% or above to avail of the certification.

8: What is the course difficulty?

This is an introductory-level course that doesn’t require any previous academic knowledge.

9: What is the length of the course?

The length of the course is 6 weeks.