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| Learn to Manage Wildlife
Living Free or in Captivity, wildlife needs:
- Food and water appropriate to their needs
- Living conditions of an acceptable standard
- Prevention of unnatural harm
- Freedom to behave naturally, and
- Appropriate handling
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Contribute to Quality Animal Welfare
Develop a firm foundation in this essential responsibility.
Gain the ethical, theoretical and practical knowledge and confidence to apply this integral component to your work.
Train to enhance the health, well-being and longevity of a variety of animals through obtaining both conceptual and practical insights into the animal welfare field.
This course is relevant to:
- Captive and non-captive animals.
- Rescue animals.
- Wildlife,
- Pets, farm animals and more.
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STUDY CARNIVORE ZOOLOGY
The Carnivores are a fascinating, diverse group of mammals that have earned their place at the top of the food chains in the wildlife world. The majority of carnivores consume a diet of mainly meat, and most carnivores are predators.
Study this course to learn about the physical characteristics and behaviours of different carnivores:
- What differentiates one group from another?
- What similarities do they possess?
- What physical adaptations do they have to effectively hunt, capture and eat their prey?
- Learn about behavioural attributes such as complex social structures and communication methods.
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Learn to Work in Marine Ecotourism
Turn your passion for marine life into your career.
Opportunities for people well educated in marine studies are plentiful.
People who undertake this course may find employment, perhaps in an aquarium, maybe in a dive shop or elsewhere in the tourism industry. A knowledge of marine life can also open opportunities for worfk in marine conservation, exploration, mariculture (fish farming), teaching, research, the media, the fishing industry, or other areas.
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| Learn to Care for the Wellbeing of Wildlife
Learn about:
- Animal health, disease prevention and management, welfare services, first aid
- Animals both in captivity (eg. zoos, rescue centres) and in the wild
- Birds, Reptiles, Mammals and more
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DREAMING ABOUT WORKING WITH WILDLIFE?
Develop knowledge and practical skills to work in wildlife care and management. This a foundation entry level course to develop skills that are valued for working in wildlife parks, zoos, refuges or wilderness management. This course incorporates some key studies which are in demand for employees in such establishments.
ACS student comment: "I love the course and the
course material even though a bit of it seems to be a lot more in depth
than I anticipated. I love it just the same as I'm learning lots. I just
wish I had more time to do a lot more." Kim Stinton - Australia, Advanced Certificate in Wildlife Management course.
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| Study for your Certificate in Zoo Keeping today!
This terrific course covers the essentials of Zoo Keeping, Animal Health Care and Animal Behaviour as well as a range of electives including:
- Animal Anatomy & Physiology
- Animal Feed & Nutrition
- Natural Animal Health Care
- Wildlife Management
- Animal Breeding
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Marine Studies I
- Diagnosing Animal Diseases
- Wildlife Conservation
- Ecotourism Tour Guide
- Ornithology
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Are amphibians and reptiles your thing?
Do you have a love for our scaled friends?
Would you like to know how a frog can live a double life?
Find out more with our course in Herpetology!
This course will help you to develop your ability to understand the biological and ecological characteristics of reptiles and amphibians. You will also gain a greater understanding of relevant conservation issues affecting these fascinating creatures.
This course appeals to a variety of people such as:
- Wildlife Managers
- Zoo Keepers
- Wildlife Conservationists
- Wildlife Educators
- Reptile & Amphibian Enthusiasts
- Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians
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Delve into the fascinating, little-known world of invertebrates and...
Learn the anatomy, behaviour, taxonomy and physiology of invertebrates.
Microscopic through to larger animals. Worms, jellyfish and snails to arthropods and insects. Invertebrates are the largest group of animals on Earth.
Much of the Earth's ecosphere and agricultural production relies on the subtle yet essential functions of invertebrates.
Study the anatomy, behaviour, taxonomy and physiology of invertebrates. |
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A fascinating insight into marine life
This course follows on from Marine studies I, extending your knowledge of a wide variety of marine organisms.
Marine Studies II delves into Protists, Sponges, Marine plants, Cnidarians, Worms, Arthropods, Molluscs, Echinoderms, Non-Bony Fish, Selected Bony Fish and selected Marine Mammals, and more!
Suggested Reading:
Marine Animals is an eBook written by our staff (click for details) |
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LEARN ABOUT MARINE LIFE ONLINE and Discover what lies beneath the Sea!
Learn about marine environments (weather, nutrient cycle, reefs, shallow and deep water environments, and more), marine animals (particularly more complex animals), and the human impact on marine environments.
What is a cephalopod? Find out here.
- Professional Development for Marine Professionals including Biologists, Scuba Divers and Environmentalists.
- Enhance your career opportunities with this foundation course for anyone who wants to get a start in a marine-based career.
This course is a perfect introduction for people wanting to work in the field of Marine Studies.
ACS Student Comment: "I have appreciated and valued the feedback from my tutor and am thoroughly enjoying my course. Being a stay at home mum with another baby on the way I have also greatly appreciated the chance to be able to compelte the work at my own pace, as some weeks/months it's hard to find the time to do it." B Robson, Australia - Marine Studies 1 course. |
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Explore the fascinating world of Marsupials
Learn about marsupial animals, the biology of the animals as well as management in the wild and captive animals with this marsupials course.
This course is great for your career development in animal care or wildlife management.
- Discover the diversity, biology, behaviour, and ecology of marsupial animals.
- Explore how that knowledge can be applied to better managing individual animals or populations of animals, in the wild and in captivity.
- A course for people working with animals, those in a wildlife management position or anyone who is hoping to work with animals.
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DISCOVER THE AMAZING WORLD OF BIRDS!
Identify, manage and understand birds
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the many interesting and diverse bird species, and their physiology and habitats. You will learn a wide variety of bird facts, through a combination of tools such as reading, interacting with tutors, undertaking research and practical tasks, and observing birds.
- A course for amateurs or professionals.
- Start with a passion, learn to understand the taxonomic framework for bird identification.
- Fill in the gaps in your knowledge and develop a sound framework upon which to build your understanding of birds beyond your studies.
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Discover Primates
Learn about the taxonomy, biology and management of primate animals, both in captivity and the wild.
Are you interested in knowing all about primates? If so, this is the course for you!
This comprehensive course will teach you all about the taxonomy, biology and management of primate animals both in captivity and the wild.
Learn all about the differences between species of primates and the characteristics of each.
This course also explains the nutritional, physical and psychological needs for keeping primates healthy in captivity and the wild. It looks at how to manage and breed primates in captivity and learning about conversation of primates in the wild.
Learn about:
- Differences between primate species and their individual characteristics,
- Nutritional, physical and psychological needs for keeping primates healthy in captivity and in the wild.
- How to manage and breed primates in captivity,
- Their conservation in the wild and much, much more!
Apes, monkeys, lemurs and other primates are complex animals. They are widely studied both for conservation purposes, and also because what we learn about primates can often provide insights into human biology. |
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Study Zoology online with ACS Distance Education
ACS Student Comment: I am thoroughly enjoying the Vertebrate Zoology course with ACS. Dr. Browne has been a wonderful tutor and has given clear, concise and constructive feedback on each of the assignments I have submitted. The structure of the course allows you to independently research topics guided by module notes, set tasks and assignment questions. The more you put into this course the more you take away. I love the suggestions of where and how to do the set tasks. Dissecting a grey mullet for Assignment 2 was thus far the best part of the course – while it is only suggested to approach in this manner you should consider making it a requirement of the module. I was able to coordinate with a local fisherman in association with a fish monger - they happily caught and presented me with a beautiful specimen. After dissection it made a great meal for my four legged friends (Nothing wasted and absolutely ethical! :). The hands-on approach enabled me to get a very comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of a fish. The gizzard of the grey mullet was a bonus and had I not dissected - I would not have been able to fully appreciate the complex digestive system of this omnivorous fish. Today I’m off to the Eagles Flying raptor research center to meet with the biologist who runs the center – he’s allowing me to spend the day observing barn owls for my current module. Yet, another brilliant experience thanks to my enrolment at ACS. Jessica, Vertebrate Zoology course.
If you love animals and want to learn more about them, if you are involved in animal care and protection, animal management, wildlife management and care, veterinary, science teaching, or environmental management and protection, this course is a great option. This course will give you a thorough understanding of “higher” animals’ Zoology and Evolution, together with some principles on animal ecology and morphology. You will learn with the help of highly qualified and experienced tutors. The course is accepted by some professional associations as points for their Continuing Education Recording Scheme, category “Correspondence courses”. |
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| Study Wildlife Management Online with Distance Learning.
This course will give students a broad based introduction to wildlife management that can be applied to all types of wildlife around the globe. It can serve as a course in its own right or as part of a higher qualification in environmental or nature park management.
Student Comment (P.Soult):
"Great tutors, V. helpful feedback" |
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Learn online to be a Zoo Keeper
- Learn about the welfare and care for zoo animals.
- Learn how to manage captive animals.
- Learn about animal handling.
- Gain an appreciation for the daily tasks that a Zoo Keeper is involved with.
- Improve your prospects for employment or career advancement
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