Main Description:
Study this course to learn all about fascinating marsupials. This course introduces you to the diversity, biology, behaviour, and wellbeing of marsupial animals and will help to apply that understanding to better managing individual animals or populations of animals, in the wild or in captivity.
Course Structure:
There are 11 lessons in this course as outlined below:
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Internal anatomy, physiology, and senses
- Behaviour
- Health & Disease
- Marsupial Carnivores
- The Diprotodontia -Kangaroos
- Other Diprotodontia
- Peramelemorphia
- Other Marsupials
- Marsupial Conservation and Management
How Does a Warnborough Online Course Work?
You can start this course at any time you like. Once you have enrolled, you will be given access to our online learning system where you can view or download the lessons to your PC, tablet or other device.
There are self-assessment tests at the end of each unit so you can check if you understood the lesson. You can attempt these as many times as you like, and the results will be displayed once you have completed. You must be connected to the Internet for these tests to work. Practical exercises and research tasks will be set at the end of each lesson – including an assignment. You will submit this assignment to your course tutor, who will mark your work and give you constructive feedback and suggestions.
At the end of the course, you can apply to do a final assessment. This may be an examination or a major project. You will receive the credits and a certificate of completion if you pass. If you have any questions, please contact us.
