Zoology QLS Level 3

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ABC957

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Explore the interesting world of animals in this fascinating zoology course!

Develop your understanding of the key principles of evolution and reproduction
Study the hierarchy of animal complexity and classifications of organisms
Learn more about complex vertebrates and invertebrates
Understand the skeletal and nervous systems in the natural world, as well as their methods of digestion and nutrition

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Course Duration

Up to 12 months.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assessments.

Life’s origins both chemically and biologically
Historical development of cellular understanding
Function of cells
Metabolic process of the cell

Inheritance diagrams
Genetic inheritance
Mendel’s theories of inheritance
Historical evolutionary theories
Darwinian evolutionary theory
Reproductive strategies

Hierarchy of animal complexity and body shape
Classifying organisms
Simple unicellular organisms
Advantages and disadvantages of unicellular and simple multicellular organisms

Mollusca group
Members of the annelid
Hexapod groups
Species of crustacea
Echinoderm group

Biology of fishes
Reptiles and amphibians
Requirements for a species to be classified as a bird
Mammal group

Skeletal systems in the natural world
Animal’s internal environment
Methods of digestion and nutrition in organisms
Nervous system and its role

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of written assignments which are marked by your tutor. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our award-winning tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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