Herpetology - Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK)
Distance learning course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Herpetology Online Course. 100 Hours Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).
Our online distance learning herpetology course examines the biology and ecology of reptiles and amphibians and their importance to the planet. Herpetology is a branch of zoology and is concerned with the scientific study of reptiles and amphibians.
This online course will help you develop your ability to understand the biological and ecological characteristics of reptiles and amphibians. The course also covers conservation issues and as well as learning how to keep them at home.
The ADL Herpetology Certificate Course has been developed over a number of years and remains one of our most popular courses. It is ideal for anyone working with, or wishing to work with reptiles and amphibians in various situations including:
- Exotic Pet Shops
- Zoos
- Wildlife Conservation
- Adventure tourism and ecotourism
- Keeping reptiles and amphibians at home.
- Reptile and amphibian biology and zoology.
Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?
Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?
- Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
- Start and Finish at any time
- Courses globally and industry relevant
- Practical Component at the end of most lessons.
Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.
This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.
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Lesson Structure: Herpetology BEN209
There are 9 lessons in this course:
- Introduction to Herpetology
- 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 Anatome
- 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
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the academy, marked by the academy's tutors and returned to you with feedback, any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Who is this course for?
Enthusiasts, Zoologists, Herpetologists, Zookeepers
Requirements
A pc or laptop with internet connection.
Career path
Positions for herpetologists may be found in zoological parks, aquariums, museums, wildlife agencies, colleges and universities, and government or medical research laboratories. The two primary areas most herpetologists work in are education and research, and many herpetologists work in a combination of both areas.
Questions and answers
Can I get help with course fees?
Answer:Hi Kathryn Many thanks for your question. Due to these exceptionally difficult times, we are currently offering a covid support package of 25% discount, which brings the price of this course down to £221.25, instead of £295. There are also interest-free payment options through the REED platform, which help you spread the cost. If this is of interest to you, please let me know and I'll gladly make the necessary arrangements. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager
This was helpful.Is this course Just CPD or is it Accredited?
Answer:Hi Craig Many thanks for your question. ADL courses are fully endorsed by TQUK (Training Qualifications UK). After successfully completing the course, you will receive a TQUK Certificate (Hard Copy) and transcript posted to your address. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager
This was helpful.When talking about keeping, does this course support racks? Does it recommend feeding outside of the enclosure? Thank you.
Answer:Hi Charlotte The use of racks and the correct way to use them depends on numerous factors including the type of species and certain environments. It is covered in the course section on how to keep reptiles and amphibians at home. You will have a personal tutor who will see you through the entire course and cover any specifics such as "feeding outside of enclosures". If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards Amanda White General Manager
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