In the Zoology course, we will embark on an exploration of the animal kingdom from a fresh perspective, emphasizing the broader context of animal behaviour, intelligence, and emotions.“
Have you ever wondered what thoughts are on your pet’s mind? How does it experience life, what does it feel, even if it thinks about you? Have you ever been captivated by the extraordinary array of creatures that have lived and still live on our planet, each uniquely adapted to survive in diverse environments? If these questions spark your curiosity, then the zoology course is perfect for you.
In this course we will delve into the fascinating world of animals, exploring their inner life, interspecies relationships, and intriguing facts. Together we will dive into following topics:
Taxonomy – we will learn the framework of animal classification, revealing the surprising connections between species and the concepts of divergent and convergent evolution.
Animal Intelligence and Emotions – we will explore the remarkable cognitive abilities of various species, the unexpected smarts of insects, and we will uncover the rich emotional lives of animals.
Animal Behaviour and Social Interaction – we will analyse the intricate behaviours within species, the dynamics of interspecies interactions, and the amazing phenomenon of cohabitation and symbiosis.