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Course Description
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Course Name
Animal Diversity
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Host University
Nelson Mandela University
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Location
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Area of Study
Agriculture, Animal Science, Wildlife Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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Host University Units
8 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits0
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
PURPOSE
To develop an understanding of how the great diversity of animals evolved.LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learners must be able to:understand theories concerning the origin of life and the evolution of living organisms;
recognize the manner in which animals are classified and arranged into related groups (phylogeny and taxonomy);
describe the main characteristics, anatomical attributes and phylogenetic relationships of viruses, bacteria, protists and animals;
explain the advancements achieved in those animal groups that have attributes such as symmetry, cephalization & nervous systems, body cavities and circulatory systems;
identify the challenges and modifications that allowed animals to invade terrestrial habitats.
CORE CONTENT
Introductory concepts: biodiversity, taxonomy, classification. Monera.Viruses.Protista. Animalia.