Course Description

Are you interested in spiders? Do you want to learn more about their habitats and ecology? Are you fascinated by their anatomy and physiology? Have you always wanted a pet tarantula?
The Certificate In Arachnology consists of 8 units and is aimed at those that work in or have a particular interest in arachnology. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Units of Study

Unit 1 -      Introduction To Arachnology- This unit covers families, systems, biology and history

Unit 2 -      Functional Anatomy - This unit covers the bodily structure and internal workings of spiders.

Unit 3 -      Metabolism - This unit covers the physiology of spiders

Unit 4 -      Neurobiology - This unit covers the structure and function of spiders

Unit 5 -      Spider Webs - This unit covers silk, threads and the structure of webs

Unit 6 -      Locomotion and Prey Capture - This unit covers the mechanics of walking and prey capture

Unit 7 -      Reproduction - This unit covers reproductive organs, courtship and copulation

Unit 8 -      Ecology - This unit covers habitat, prey animals, and enemies

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Students Receive

Once course is complete

1  x Certificate In Arachnology

1  x  Course Transcript

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