COURSE OVERVIEW
The field of Zoology is a field many dream about from childhood and this specialised Reptile Zoology course is a great starting point for those hoping to enter into the field and study all things reptile. From this course you will not only be able to specialise in the care and management of reptiles, but also develop the ability to understand the biological and ecological characteristics of reptiles and amphibians, as well as relevant conservation issues surrounding threatened reptile and amphibian species.
Not only is there plenty of exciting options within the field of Zoology itself for our students. Upon completion of studies, there is a huge range of animal welfare or daycare organisations and wildlife centres that students could choose to work in too.
COURSE FEATURES
Interact with and learn from senior professionals in the Reptile Zoology industry who have helped develop the course, meaning you’ll have the inside secrets on how to become a pro.
With our training and certification, set yourself apart from other candidates when applying for roles or display within your own business to provide clients confidence in your abilities
Accredited through the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), be certain of learning skills directly relevant to job outcomes within the Reptile Zoology field.
SUBJECTS
- Herpetology Defined
- Introduction to Reptiles
- Animal Taxonomy
- Classification of Reptiles
- Characteristics of Reptiles
- Testudine Characteristics (Turtles)
- Squamata Characteristics (Snakes and Lizards)
- Rhynchocephalia Characteristics (Tuatara)
- Classification of Amphibians
- Amphibian Characteristics
- Building Resources and Developing Networks
- Terminology
Class Reptilia (Reptiles)
- Reptile Classification
- Water Conservation
- Reproduction
- Order Chelonia (Testudines); Turtles
- Order Crocodilia; Crocodilians
- Order Squamata
- Scaled Reptiles; Lizards (Suborder Sauria) and Snakes (Suborder Serpentes)
Reptile Biology
- Reptile Anatomy
- Skeleton
- Scales and Skutes
- Ectothermal Regulation
- Coloration
- Respiration and Metabolism
- Food and Digestion
- Senses
- Locomotion
Class Amphibia (Amphibians)
- Order Anura (Frogs and Toads)
- Order Apoda (Caecilians)
- Order Urodela (Salamanders and Newts)
Amphibian Biology
- Amphibian Skeleton
- Skin
- Ectothermal Regulation
- Colouration
- Respiration and Metabolism
- Branchial
- Buccopharyngeal
- Cutaneous
- Pulmonic
- Food and Digestion
- Senses
- Locomotion
- Reproduction
Ecology of Reptiles
- Species Richness
- Constriction
- Injected Venom
- Inertia Feeding
- Biting and Grasping
- Suction Feeding
- Reproductive Strategies
- Viviparity
- Oviparity
- Nest Building
- Habitat Use: Aquatic and Terrestrial
- Basking
- Hibernation
Ecology of Amphibians
- Use of Habitat
- Temperature Relationships
- Feeding
- Vocal Communication: Advertisement calls, Territorial calls, Release calls, Distress calls
- Social Behaviour
- Dealing with Predators
- Reproduction and Parental Care
Conservation Issues
- Habitat Change
- Edge Effects
- Pollution; especially Water Pollution
- Environmental Acidification (Acid Rain)
- Pesticides
- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
- Spread of Disease
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change
- Spread of Disease
- Disease in Wild Populations
- Trade in Reptiles and Amphibians
- Conservation
- Conservation Genetics
- Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Keeping Reptiles and Amphibians
- Introduction
- Legal Issues
- Special Conditions for Amphibians
- Special Conditions for Reptiles
- Preventing Spread of Disease from Reptiles to Humans
- Housing
- Reptile Captivity Problems
- Reptile Feed and Feeding
- Amphibians and Reptile Species that are in Captivity
- Feeding Amphibians
- General Care
- Common Ailments in Reptiles and Amphibians
- Parasitic Diseases
- Fungal Diseases
- Viral Diseases
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Thiamine Deficiency
HOW THIS COURSE CAN HELP YOU
- Reptile zookeeper
- Reptile Health
- Veterinary Assistance
- Animal Welfare Support
- Wildlife Conservation
SUMMARY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
NIL
DELIVERY
Fully Online, at your own pace.
COURSE DURATION
100 hours
PAYMENT OPTIONS
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