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Introduction to Animal Science

Online
1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

Are you an animal lover? Gain deep insights into the key aspects of animal science with this free online course. Animals are an essential part of our daily lives since they provide food, clothing and companionship. It is therefore important to study and understand their biological function in order to care for them for their benefit and yours. This course covers animals' basics, including cell biology, genetics, evolution and so on. You’ll learn about animal nutrition and some of the common diseases of animals and their treatment. Enrol today!

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID192173
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Explain the importance of animals to human society
• Summarise the importance of animal welfare
• Describe the anatomy of birds, reptiles and rabbits
• Identify the functions of the various parts of a cell
• Recognise the various bacterial, fungal and viral diseases of domesticated vertebrate animals
• Discuss the role of genes and evolution in animal development and design
• List the nutrients required for the sustainability and maintenance of animals
• Examine the common animal diseases, their prevention and their treatment
Course Code1058

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