Introduction
The Warnborough College Postgraduate Certificate in Zookeeping is ideal for students who want to work with animals as a profession.
It serves well as a foundation qualification, offering knowledge in key areas relevant to zookeepers and the job in general.
The ability to choose electives helps you to focus your efforts on topics that are more interesting to you, providing you greater flexibility.
The online learning style allows you to learn at your own pace, whenever and whenever you want.
Program Structure
This flexible course consists of two compulsory modules and two elective modules:
How will I learn?
The programme is completely online. Studies may begin within a few days of enrollment. You will be sent an email with a link to our online learning system.
You may be required to take an academic writing orientation course beforehand.
Learning Support
You will receive unrestricted email support for each module and course of the programme. In some cases, it is also possible to arrange for telephone support.
Curriculum
- 10 Sections
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- 48 Weeks
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- ANI600 Zookeeping (Compulsory)A complete introduction to crop-growing that covers topics such as crop systems, crop establishment and nurturing, and techniques utilised in traditional and organic growing systems.0
- RES600 Research Project (Compulsory)This programme invites you to create a problem statement, locate relevant literature, and then generate a hypothesis. You will also be expected to examine data sources and write a research plan. The session will teach you how to structure a thesis, fill out an ethics form, and draught a thesis at the postgraduate level.0
- ENV610 Wildlife Conservation (Elective)Considers wildlife conservation concepts, biodiversity indicators, invasive species, climate change, disease, relevant terminology, vulnerable and endangered species, habitat conservation and protection, populations, ecology, landscape modelling, ecosystem management, ecologically sustainable forests, vegetation surveys, wildlife and farm planning, urban planning, manipulating and managing populations, revegetation, pest control, and fencing.0
- ANI631 Ornithology (Elective)Comprises classification and an introduction to birth observation, common and scientific names, fossil and extinct birds, classes and subclasses, Super order characteristics, major bird family characteristics, equipment, biology of birds, senses, avian behaviour, egg formation, hatching, feeding, vocalisation, migration, habitats, attracting birds, feeding and keeping birds, plants and birds, attracting birds with plants, bird care, parasites, caring for a sick bird, and communication.0
- ANI620 Vertebrate Zoology (Elective)Diversification, speciation, convergence, diet, habit, distribution, terminology, major fish groups, ecotherms, birds, mammals, marsupials, grand order glires and insectivora, carnivores, ungulates, primates, and other archonta are among the topics covered.0
- ANI687 Primates (Elective)Learn about monkeys from the New and Old Worlds, their anatomy and physiology, evolution and taxonomy, order and identifying traits, etc. Nutrition & Diet, Pathogens, social behaviour, wild behaviour, social group makeup, physical environment, communication, the welfare of captive primates, unusual behaviour, keeping primates as pets, self-harm, food foraging, boredom management, learning in primates, breeding programmes, conservation status, and extinction risk.0
- ANI642 Marine Studies I (Elective)Topics include marine ecology systems, reefs and waters, estuaries, marine arthropods, shellfish, crustaceans, molluscs, brachiopods, crabs, hermit crabs, lobsters, prawns, squids, octopus, cephalopods, cluepeoids, cartilaginous fish, sharks, eels, rays, shark lifecycle, sharks and tourism, bony fish, fish anatomy and structure, legalities, protection of wildlife, marine mammals, dolphins, whales, protection of marine mammals, position of marine mammals in the food chain, turtles, seabirds and sea snakes, sea snake toxicity, turtle protection, penguins, knots, pelicans and other sea birds, the human impact on fishing and the marine environment, managing fish stocks and other marine life.0
- ANI691 Marine Studies II (Elective)More advanced topics such as terminology, classification/taxonomy, simple and microscopic organisms, protazoans, ciliates, flagellates, algae, bacteria, plankton, sponges, marine plants, seaweeds, chlorophyta, phaeophyta, rhodophyta, marine fungi, marine flowering plants, mangroves, cnidarians, worms, anemones, jellyfish, crustaceans, worms, segmented worms, arthropods, prawns and shrimps, hermit crabs, molluscs, octopus, cuttlefish, echinoderms, non-bony fish, bony fish, marine mammals and higher animals (sea turtles, pinnipeds, dugongs, manatees, whales, dolphins, seabirds).0
- ANI624 Herpetology (Elective)Topics include definition of herpetology, reptiles, classification and characteristics of reptiles, turtles, snakes, lizards, amphibians, reptile biology, amphibians, amphibian biology, reptile ecology, amphibian ecology, conservation, pollution, habitat change, pesticides, disease, keeping reptiles and amphibians.0
- ANI630 Wildlife Management (Elective)Covers wildlife management, goals, decision making, wildlife needs, good habitats, limiting factors, capacity, landscape fragmentation, habitat diversity, biological control, integrated pest management, different types of ecology, parasitism, commensalism, mutualism, the Food Web and Energy Flow, imbalances, wildlife habitats, biomes, population dynamics, animal ethics, case studies, wildlife management techniques, habitat modification, captive breeding and release, pest control, effects of control, law and administration.0
