This course on Zoology aims to introduce learners to the fascinating world of animals. By exploring various topics such as animal classification, evolutionary history, and specific phyla like Porifera, Cnidaria, Platyhelminthes, Mollusca, and Annelida, students will gain a deeper understanding of animal diversity and characteristics. The course teaches skills such as constructing cladograms, understanding animal development stages, and recognizing different animal phyla. The teaching method involves lectures and visual aids to explain complex concepts. This course is intended for individuals interested in biology, zoology, or animal sciences, and anyone curious about the animal kingdom.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Zoology: What are Animals?
Cladistics Part 1: Constructing Cladograms
Cladistics Part 2: Monophyly, Paraphyly, and Polyphyly
Major Divisions of Kingdom Animalia and the Problem With Animal Phyla
Endosymbiosis, Choanoflagellates, and the Origin of Animal Life
Stages of Animal Development: Cleavage, Gastrulation, Organogenesis
Organization and Symmetry in Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Porifera: Sponges
Phylum Cnidaria Part 1: Introduction and Broad Characteristics
Phylum Cnidaria Part 2: Class Hydrozoa
Phylum Cnidaria Part 3: Classes Scyphozoa and Staurozoa
Phylum Cnidaria Part 4: Class Cubozoa
Phylum Cnidaria Part 5: Class Anthozoa
Phylum Cnidaria Part 6: Coral Reefs
Phylum Cnidaria Part 7: Myxozoa and Polypodiozoa
Phylum Placozoa: Plate Animals
Phylum Ctenophora: Comb Jellies
Phylum Xenacoelomorpha and an Introduction to Nephrozoa
Introduction to Spiralia and Lophotrochozoa
Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 1: General Characteristics
Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 2: Free-Living Flatworms and the Problem With Turbellaria
Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 3: Parasitic Trematodes and Monogeneans
Phylum Platyhelminthes Part 4: Tapeworms of Class Cestoda
Phylum Gastrotricha: Hairybellies
Phylum Cycliophora: Ring-Bearing Symbions
Phyla Orthonectida and Dicyemida: Mesozoans
Phylum Chaetognatha: Arrow Worms
Phylum Gnathostomulida: Jaw Worms
Phylum Micrognathozoa: Tiniest Invertebrates on Earth
Phylum Rotifera Part 1: General Characteristics
Phylum Rotifera Part 2: Four Major Clades
Phylum Rotifera Part 3: Subclade Acanthocephala (Parasitic Spiny-Headed Worms)
Phylum Mollusca Part 1: General Introduction
Phylum Mollusca Part 2: Class Gastropoda (Slugs and Snails)
Phylum Mollusca Part 3: Class Bivalvia (Clams, Oysters, Mussels, etc.)
Phylum Mollusca Part 4: Class Cephalopoda (Squids, Nautiluses, Cuttlefish, and Octopuses)
Phylum Mollusca Part 5: The Lesser Known Classes
Phylum Annelida Part 1: General Characteristics
Phylum Annelida Part 2: Polychaeta (Segmented Marine Worms)
Phylum Annelida Part 3: Oligochaeta and Hirudinea (Segmented Terrestrial/Aquatic Worms and Leeches)
Taught by
Professor Dave Explains
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Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 3 Class Central reviews
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The course wasnt long enough. 12 lessons ended way to soon. I did learn alot tho, but i was waiting for the mammals and all we learned about was sponges and jelly fish. Very interesting material though so I can't complain.
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Eric PeckGreat content to understand the material however their should be more then 12 modules opened on the site and should have some kind of quiz at the end to test what you have learned -
Great course about Zoology to other leaner all l have learned here was excellent and great information about animals
