Zoología: Vertebrados e Invertebrados - Curso Semestral

In this semester course, we will learn about Zoology: Vertebrates and Invertebrates. What are the Earth's most diverse vertebrates? What are the interactions amongst species? What are some of the most fascinating invertebrates on Earth? Which are some of the most interesting animal adaptations? How do animals behave and why? What does marine and terrestrial conservation do to protect our oceans and planet? Find the answers to these questions and many more in "Zoology: Vertebrates and Invertebrates". We will engage in a zoology project: create our own vertebrate or invertebrate. 

During the course, each student will create their own vertebrate or invertebrate based on what they learn, covering habitat, behavior, interactions, food webs, marine and terrestrial conservation and their own imagination. They will get to present their species in class.  

My classes offer a unique opportunity to participate asking or answering questions and discussing different topics that we will see in each class. Participation is optional and students can use the chat too. 

We are going to meet twice a week for 12 weeks.
 
My classes are designed to encourage student engagement and follow their curiosity. There are no prerequisites for this class.

Students are allowed to use pencils, markers, crayons, and color pencils. Students should use a blank piece of paper or a journal.

Class 1 – Introduction to Zoology: Vertebrates: Classification, form and function.
Class 2 – Introduction to Marine Vertebrates: Classification, form and function.
Class 3 – Sharks:Class Chondrichthyes
Class 4 – Rays:Class Chondrichthyes
Class 5 – Bony fish: Class Osteichthyes: Gars and common fishes
Class 6 –  Amphibians: Order Anura: Frogs and Toads
Class 7 – Amphibians: Order Urodela: Newts and Salamanders
Class 8 – Amphibians: Order Gymnophiona: Caecilians
Class 9 –  Reptiles: Order Squamata: iguanas and snakes
Class 10 – Reptiles: Order Crocodilia: crocodiles and caimans
Class 11 – Reptiles: Order Testudines: tortoises, terrapins. 
Class 12– Reptiles: Order Rhynchocephalia: Tuatara
Class  13– Birds: Infraclass Paleognathae: Ostrich, Emu and Tinamou
Class 14- Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: Flamingos, cuckoos, turacos and cranes.
Class  15– Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: vultures, hawks, falcons and owls
Class 16- Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: Tropic Birds, Parrots, quetzals and passerines
Class 17- Birds: Infraclass Neognathae: Hornbills, kingfishers, cranes and woodpeckers
Class 18- Mammals: Rodents and Chiropters
Class 19- Mammals: Shrews, moles, hedgehogs and moonrats.
Class 20- Mammals: Primates and Carnivores
Class 21- Mammals: Ungulates and marsupials
Class 22- Mammals: Hares, rabbits, pikas and armadillos
Class 23- Mammals: Anteaters, sloths, platypus and echidna.
Class 24- Mammals: Elephants and wild cats