Course overview
- Understand the form and function of feathers
- Describe the physics and biology of flight in birds
- Recognise different modes of bird flight
- Understand the reasons behind migration
- Summarise how birds are physically able to undertake vast migrations
- Understand how different birds are able to navigate incredibly long distances
- Analyse the sex organs of birds and the importance and structure of the egg
- Explore family dynamics and the use of nests in the nurturing of the young
- Describe mating systems found in birds and various courtship rituals
- Differentiate between different diets, foraging and predator avoidance methods
This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by post or email making it simple and hassle-free.
All of the materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.
