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Vertebrate Zoology

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Summary

Price
£550 inc VAT
Or £61.11/mo. for 9 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
100 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Learn about Vertebrate Animals

Vertebrates include all animals with backbones from fish to birds, and reptiles to pigs. Most people who like animals tend to admire most animals and if you wish to keep animals, or work with animals, then you need a broad understanding of different animal groups.

Description

This course provides students with a thorough insight into the animal kingdom. Learn about what differentiates different classes of animal through their physiology, movement, and reproductive processes. Discover how closely related humans are to other species and feel confident in identifying and working with different groups of animals.

What the Course Covers

Ten lessons as listed below:

  1. Vertebrate Taxonomy and Diversity Taxonomic classifications

  2. Fishes: Fish Diversity - Covering major groups

  3. Ectotherms –Amphibians and Reptiles

  4. Birds

  5. Mammals (Mammalia)

  6. Marsupials

  7. Grandorders Glires and Insectivora

  8. Carnivores

  9. Hoofed Mammals (Ungulata).

  10. Primates and other Archonta.

Workload

Study when, where and however much you want. For most students, the course can be completed with a total of around 100 hours of study; and a commitment close to that may be needed to achieve desired learning outcomes.

Extra Reading

The following books, available through this web site may be relevant supplementary reading for this course:

  • Working with Animals
  • Animal Psychology
  • Marine Animals

Assessment

Self Assessment Tests are presented throughout the course. These are essentially an automated quiz. When you undertake a "SAT" or "Self Assessment Test", you will be able to see what you got correct, and what was incorrect; and in that way, you can identify your weaknesses.

Assignments are given at the end of each lesson. You should complete this assignment, paying careful attention to follow what is asked of you. It can be just as important to learn to work to specification, as it is to learn about the topic you are studying. Graduates who develop a habit of working to specification with vegetable growing, will impress others, and will be more efficient when self employed.

A Final Exam is offered upon satisfactory completion of all assignments. This is optional. If you choose to apply for and do this exam, you will have the possibility of obtaining a "formal credit" or "Pass Certification" for this course. A fee applies. The exam may be sat under prearranged conditions anywhere in the world. This college will award you a formal transcript, upon successful completion of the exam, as proof of your results.

Who is this course for?

This course is suited to people who wish to work in the animal industry whether as a veterinary assistant, in a wildlife park, sanctuary, or even on a farm. It is also applicable to pet owners and people with a keen interest in animals who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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