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[DragonKeeper]

Well I think I would like to be a Herpetologist, I did some research and found out that Herpetology is a branch of Zoology, problem is there is no Universities in my city, So I am looking at Distance Education (University Online) and I can do a short course in Zoology for $682 It seems great they have a free video library that they will send all over the world and a book shop for $682, I was thinking it would be about $6000 but because it is not a Bachelor Degree but a short course,

This is what you do in the course:
Visit a Zoo, Wildlife Park or even a Pet Shop. Observe the range of animals present and report on them.
Visit an aquarium supply shop, marine park, fish retailer, or other facility where you can observe fish. If your mobility is restricted or you are unable to locate such a facility, look at the web site of an aquarium, and see what diversity of animals is to be seen on that web site. Identify animals from different orders and report on them.
Research the anatomical characteristics of one species of fish
Investigate the biological characteristics of one species of amphibian
Investigate the biological characteristics of one species of reptile
Research the biological characteristics of one species of bird
Observe the behaviour of a bird or birds for 1 hour (in the wild, or captivity). Take notes
Investigate the biological characteristics of one species of mammal.
Research a particular family or genus of marsupial.
Visit either a pet shop or zoo and observe any animals from the Glires or Insectivora that you find there.
Observe a dog closely. Take note of its external features in the light of the things you have learned in this lesson. Notice the shape of the head, body and legs, the characteristics of the feet, etc. Make notes on your observations. Compile a scientific description of the anatomy of the dog you observed. Where possible, use technical terminology that you have learned during your course.
Visit a farm, pet shop or zoo and observe any animals belonging to the grandorder Ungulata that you find there. Make a list of these animals.

• Research an order, family, genus or species of hooved Mammal (Ungulata).

Try to find out about the characteristics of your chosen group
Try to observe some monkeys and/or apes. You might do this by visiting a zoo, watching a video or looking on the Internet. Make notes of any similarities and dissimilarities you observe between these animals and humans. Research their physical and behavioural characteristics with a view to comparing these with human characteristics


I have a question, do you still get a degree or qualifications for a Short Course?

I was planning for my future but because it is distance education and it is only 100 hours if there is no age limit I may be able to do it now.

Just thought I would tell you.