Course in Introduction to Zoology
Online, USA
Course
DURATION
3 hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Key Summary
About: This free Alison course introduces zoology, animal classification, animal characteristics, behavior, life diversity, healthcare and disease prevention. It provides 1.5–3 hours of learning, CPD accreditation, a final assessment and Alison certificates. Courses are free to enroll and study; you must score 80% or higher to earn Alison graduation and optional Digital, Diploma or Framed Diplomas.
Career Outcomes: This introductory course can support pathways into animal care, conservation and research. Potential careers include Animal Scientist, Zoologist, Animal Rescuer and Animal Trainer; related roles include wildlife rehabilitator, animal care technician and veterinary assistant. Skills cover animal behavior, welfare, basic healthcare, classification.
Have you been unable to identify a particular animal? This course introduces you to the discipline of zoology and explains how animals are classified in the animal kingdom. Explore animal characteristics, their behaviour and life diversity. Knowing how to interact with animals can defuse aggression and make them calm around you. Gain insight into animal behaviour, healthcare, disease and disease prevention by registering for this course today!
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Alison Certificates
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Biological kingdoms are established by classifying living things into flora and fauna and zoology studies the animal kingdom. This course explores the animal kingdom and all it entails. Understanding animal characteristics and how they interact with one another and their environment can help us connect with them appropriately. Explore how animals respond and behave in their environment and interact with each other and their surroundings. Gain insight into how food energy is transferred in an ecosystem and understand the relationship between producers and primary, secondary and tertiary consumers.
Because of the diversity of animals and organisms that exist, scientists have developed a classification system to reduce the complexity of identifying each species of organism. Investigate the systematic approach to classifying organisms and the reasons behind the classifications. Study the various diseases common in animals. Discover the distinctive difference between vertebrates and invertebrate animals and understand which label they fall beneath. Research the desired traits in animals that give an edge to their survival rates, which could benefit the animal husbandry sector. Investigate these selected breeds of animals using approaches like cross-breeding and inbreeding and gain a further understanding of genetics and the methods used to breed animals.
Did you know that some diseases can transfer from animals to humans and vice versa? Discover some common diseases in the animal kingdom, including those transferable to human beings. Prevention is better than cure. As you move through this course, learn how to detect health issues in animals, take preventive measures and carry out animal rehabilitation to ensure maximum animal healthcare. Are you inquisitive about the animal kingdom, animal interaction, behaviour or breeding? We have designed this course, especially for you. So, without further ado, enrol and start this course today!
Module 1
Animal Classification and Genetics
In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of zoology and how to classify living things using the modern taxonomy to arrange them. You will be taught about the binomial system of nomenclature, animal disease and healthcare. Furthermore, you will be shown the selective breeding process and what it entails.
Module 2
Course assessment
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define the term ‘zoology’.
- Distinguish between cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals.
- Differentiate between vertebrates and invertebrates.
- Examine the species of living animals and organisms using Carl Linnaeus’s system.
- Classify living animals and organisms.
- Analyze the transfer of energy in an ecosystem.
- Describe the breeding process of combining desired traits in living things and their methods.
- Identify the subdivisions of phylum Chordata.
- Provide examples of vertebrates and invertebrates.
- List some diseases common in animals and the ones that can be transferred from animals to humans.
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