| The Course Synopsis |
Module # 1 - Classification
Component # 1 - Classification & Taxonomy
Component # 2 - Evolution
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Module # 2 - Invertebrates
Component # 1 - Introduction to Arachnids
Component # 2 - Scorpions
Component # 3 - Ticks & Mites
Component # 4 - Spiders
Component # 5 - Centipedes & Millipedes
Component # 6 - Snails
Component # 7 - Introduction to insects
Component # 8 - Overview of Insect Orders
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Module # 3 - Amphibia
Component # 1 - Introduction to Amphibia and Frogs
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Module # 4 - Reptiles
Component # 1 - Introduction to Reptiles and Chelonia
Component # 2 - Lizards
Component # 3 - Snakes
Component # 4 - Crocodiles
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Module # 5 - Fish
Component # 1 - Fish
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Module # 6 - Birds
Component # 1 - Introduction to Birds and Flight
Component # 2 - General biology and Ecology
Component # 3 - Falcons and Kestrels
Component # 4 - Vultures
Component # 5 - Kites and Buzzards
Component # 6 - Eagles
Component # 7 - Sparrowhawks & Goshawks
Component # 8 - Owls
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Module # 7 - Mammals
Component # 1 - Introduction to Mammals
Component # 2 - Small mammals
Component # 3 - Bats
Component # 4 - Carnivora
Component # 5 - Primates
Component # 6 - Aquatic Mammals
Component # 7 - Lion
Component # 8 - Leopard
Component # 9 - Elephant
Component # 10 - Rhino
Component # 11 - Buffalo
Component # 12 - Cheetah
Component # 13 - Hyaena
Component # 14 - Antelope & Warthog
Component # 15 - Wild dog
Component # 16 - Giraffe
Component # 17 - Zebra
Component # 18 - Hippo
Component # 19 - Suricate
Component # 20 - Aardvark & Pangolin
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Module # 8 - Ethology, Animal Behaviour
Component # 1 - Introduction to Ethology
Component # 2 - Social Organisation
Component # 3 - Foraging and Predation
Component # 4 - Communication
Component # 5 - Grooming, Play and Sleeping
Component # 6 - Territorial and Anti-predation
Component # 7 - Sexual Behaviour & Parental care
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Module # 9 - Botany
Component # 1 - General Overview of Plants
Component # 2 - Lower Plants
Component # 3 - Grasses
Component # 4 - Common Tree species
Component # 5 - Detailed account of Tree Species
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Module 10 - Ecology
Component # 1 - Introduction to Ecology
Component # 2 - Biotic & Biotic Components
Component # 3 - Functional Components
Component # 4 - Climate and weather ⇒ General
Component # 5 - Climate and weather ⇒ S.Africa
Component # 6 - Geomorphology, Geology & Soil
Component # 7 - Savanna Ecology
Component # 8 - Ecosystem Dynamics
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Module 11 - Game Ranging Skills ⇒ Part A
Component # 1 - Anticipating animal behaviour
Component # 2 - Approaching dangerous game
Component # 3 - Basic bush navigation
Component # 4 - First aid for snake bite
Component # 5 - First aid for arthropods
Component # 6 - The Night Skies
Component # 7 - Principles of habitat management
Component # 8 - Environmental sensitivity
Component # 9 - Introduction to ecotourism
Component # 10 - Local communities Involvement
Component # 11 - Sustainable tourism & utilisation
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Module 12 - Game Ranging Skills ⇒ Part B
Component # 1 - Dangerous Game Rifles
Component # 2 - Vehicle, Spotlight, Radio
Component # 3 - Vehicle mechanics
Component # 4 - Game drives and bush walks
Component # 5 - Dealing with guests
Component # 6 - Communication & Facilitation
Component # 7 - Working within the industry
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