About this Course
Course Description
Zoology is a broad division of biology. This course covers structures, functions, and diversity of animals. It includes the study of biological concepts and processes, such as evolution, cellular metabolism, reproduction, heredity, development, and homeostasis. This course discovers more on the non-chordates animals, i.e. the invertebrates from various phyla, such as Phlyum Porifera, Coelenterata, Cnidaria, Ctenophora, Platyhelminthes, Annelida, Mollusca, Arthropoda, and Echinodermata. This subject is expected to present many interesting facts on various invertebrates that live abundantly on this earth in various habitats ranging from marine environment to freshwater and terrestrial environments. Zoology also explains on the invertebrate parasites related diseases which infect other animals and humans. Learners are expected to learn and discover many interesting knowledge that are applicable in their daily life! MOOC Zoology Promotional Video: https://youtu.be/-I6oWZTofLk
Course Learning Outcomes
1 ) Classify the importance of reproduction (mitosis & meiosis), classical genetics and population genetics in population variation
2 ) Describe the function and importance of cell structure and function including molecular genetics
3 ) Define what zoology is and able to understand basic knowledge, function and importance of the nature of science and processes of life
4 ) Apply the basic knowledge in life and appreciate the importance of the diversity and classification of life, species concepts, and advantage of ecology
Course Details
STATUS : Open DURATION : FLEXIBLE EFFORT : 3 hours per week MODE : 100% Online COURSE LEVEL : Beginner LANGUAGE : English CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )
