VERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY BEN104

Develop an ability to distinguish between different types of vertebrate animals on the basis of their physiological characteristics, with a particular emphasis on mammals.

A useful course for anyone wanting to work with vertebrate animals; zoo staff, pet shop staff, animal breeders, wildlife managers, farmers, scientists, farm or pet supply companies, etc.

Take the first step toward a career working with animals

for anyone wanting to work with vertebrate animals; zoo staff, pet shop staff, animal breeders, wildlife managers, farmers, scientists, farm or pet supply companies.
100 hour self paced, foundation course

COURSE STRUCTURE

The course is divided into ten lessons as follows:

Vertebrate Taxonomy and Diversity
Fishes
Ectotherms: Amphibians and Reptiles
Birds
Overview of Mammals
Marsupials
Mammalian Glires and Insectivora
Carnivores
Hooved Mammals: Ungulata
Primates and other Archonta

AIMS

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Distinguish between major groups of vertebrates through a demonstrated understanding of their taxonomic classification and diversity.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of all major groups of fishes.
To describe the distinguishing characteristics of all major groups of Ectotherms, Amphibians and Reptiles.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of major groups of birds
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of all major groups of Mammals.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of animals in the order Marsupialia and compare mammalian specialisations with those of other vertebrates.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of animals within the grandorders Glires and Insectivora. Explain Ectothermy in a variety of different animals.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of animals within the order Carnivora.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of animals within the grand order Ungulata.
Describe the distinguishing characteristics of animals within the grandorder Archonta.