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Advanced Certificate In Applied Animal Science

A specially designed certificate for people wishing to work or working in animal care, animal health care or environment wishing to deepen their knowledge in animal care, animal science and zoology. Also very good foundation for those considering higher qualifications in animal studies, like Zoology, Mammalogy or Biology, as a shorter qualification before commiting to longer studies. This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

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This course can be studied through E-Learning

Anatomy II (Human)

An advanced anatomy course developed for people wishing to develop a career in health and human sciences, paramedical jobs and alternative therapists, specially massage therapists and other health care professions working in close contact with the patients body.
Topics covered include surface anatomy, regional and systemic anatomy, radiographic and diagnostic anatomy, plus cytology.
This course assumes a basic understanding of anatomy, and is an ideal follow on from Human Anatomy and Physiology BSC101.

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Biochemistry - Plants

Biochemistry is the chemistry of living things. This course focuses on plants, rather than animals or humans; though much of what is studies will relate to all types of living things.

A Problem Based Approach for learning in this course, makes the educational experience practical and applied, helping you to understand, absorb and retain your new knowledge.

Lessons cover: Biochemical substances and terms, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, metabolism, the nitrogen cycle, photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, acidity and alkalinity, nutrition, hormones, chemical analysis and biochemical applications in industry.
Course requisites: Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential.

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Biochemistry I - Animals

"Biochemistry - Animals" is the knowledge basis for all human and animals health studies. Learn with highly qualified and experienced tutors the basis of life.

This course is similar to "Biochemistry - Plants"; except for the fact that it deals with animals. Lessons cover: Introduction to biochemistry, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, thermo regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, absorption, acidity, alkalinity, chemical analysis, and industry applications.
Some secondary school chemistry will be helpful though it is not essential.

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Biochemistry II

Strenghten your knowledge on Biochemistry and further your career in Health and Life Sciences. Learn about the important building blocks of life including: Amino acids, proteins, sugars, polysaccharides, lipids, enzymes, vitamins, homones, RNA and DNA. This course focuses on biochemical molecules.

Students would normally have completed Plant or Animal Biochemistry I, before attempting this module.

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Biochemistry III (Animal Biochemical Processes)

DEVELOP YOUR SCIENCE OR HEALTH CAREER TO A HIGHER LEVEL

Enhance your knowledge with a deeper understanding of life processes. A course designed for people working or wishing to work in a human or animal health or science related profession, as practitioner, educator or researcher.
Learn to explain a range of common biochemical processes with an emphasis upon animal and human biochemical processes.

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Biochemistry III (Plant Processes)

Deepen your knowledge on Biochemistry with emphasis on plants. This is an advanced course on biochemistry that will give you a deep understanding on how life processes work, where living organism obtain their energy and nutrients and how these are processed to renew and develop new living materials.

Prerequisites: Biochemistry I and II or equivalent knowledge.

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Bioenergetics Human (Biology Ib )

Discover how energy affects our body, how to manage people's energy, where it comes from and what affects energy levels. Learn about energy and movement within the human body. What are the factors that makes us move better?. By understanding these factors you can better manage people's capacity to move, and to manage optimum levels of energy within their body.

Prerequisite: A basic understanding of body systems (e.g. Human Anatomy and Physiology).

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Botany 2

This course explains the principles and practices of plant physiology. The course is designed for all those that need to know plants in depth, how they work, how they grow, which factors promote their development and which factors hinders their growth. This course is for people that work or wish to work in the horticulture industry or as a scientist, for nursery personnel, technicians and researchers and science students wishing to further their knowledge in plant physiology.

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Botany I - Plant Physiology And Taxonomy

Discover the world of Botany. The course contains the basis of plant science, and is an introduction to plant physiology and taxonomy, covering general botany including morphology and anatomy. It satisfies the Royal Horticulture Society’s Module B of the Advanced Certificate in Horticulture.

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Cardio Respiratory Performance (Human Biology III)

Gain insight and understanding of how your cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to oxygenate cells and remove carbon dioxide from your body. Understand how the systems are regulated in both resting and active states and learn how different conditions can affect your cardiorespiratory performance. An ideal course for anyone with an introductory knowledge of human biology who is keen to expand their understand of these vital body systems.

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Cell Biology

BE PREPARED FOR A CAREER IN HEALTH AND SCIENCES

An essential foundation course for all people interested in human health, animal care and animal studies. The cell is the basic unit of life. Its knowledge is most essential to understand how life works for higher animals and plants.
Student Comment: "the course was better than I expected" "I am studying a Bachelor of Health Science next year at university. I gained far more knowledge from this course than I expected." J.McEwan

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Certificate In Applied Science

DO YOU WANT A CAREER IN SCIENCES...?
and you want to try the waters first? you want to do it in step by step?
Then our Certificate is the best course for you. It gives you an excellent foundation in applied science with many options to select specialisation (plant, animal, environmental, health) and very relevant subjects in science today.
The Certificate in Applied Sciences is also an excellent tool for people wishing to work or working in science related jobs without formal qualifications, to improve employability and forward your career up the ladder. This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

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Diploma In Applied Science

This unique course is designed to develop scientific knowledge and skills that have an application and are in demand in today's world. A unique Diploma designed for people wishing to work or already working in science related jobs that want to further their knowledge and understanding in sciences, to improve employability and further your professional career.

Also, this course provides an achievable step towards a career you want, as an opportunity to test the water before commiting to higher qualifications. This course is internationally accredited through I.A.R.C

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Engineering Applications (Engineering II)

IMPROVE YOUR ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
This course complements Engineering I, developing skills to apply appropriate and innovative engineering solutions, to improve efficiency and productivity in agriculture and horticulture. It covers: surveying, earthworks, water management, environmental control (eg. heating, cooling, ventilation, etc.), fencing, chemical applications, mechanising manual tasks, improving engineering efficiency/operations and developing engineering solutions to different workplace tasks/problems.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology (Human Biology 1A)

Acquire and deepen your knowledge in Human Anatomy and Physiology. This course provides you with the knowledge basis to a career in Human Health and Wellbeing. You will understand what is a human body, how it works and which factors determine health.

This course is designed for people working or looking to work in the health care industry, or for people who want to have the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

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Machinery & Equipment (Engineering I)

Keep your tools and machinery in perfect working order always!.

An introductory subject which aims to develop your ability to manage the selection, operation and maintenance of tools and machinery, with particular reference to professional gardening, agriculture and horticulture. Learn the use and operation of tools, equipment and machines to keep them running smoothly by yourself.

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Medical Terminology

DO YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH DOCTORS AND PATIENTS?
A special course designed for people working or wishing to work in medical environments, with no medical training, to develop skills to communicate clearly and effectively using medical terminology.

This course is relevant to anyone working or wishing to work in fields of health, alternative medicine or paramedical areas; such as reception for a doctor or natural therapist.

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Muscles & Movement Human Biology II)

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER IN HUMAN STUDIES

This course describes why humans see, touch, smell, taste and hear the world around us like we do. It also shows with practical examples how our body is able to move and how to improve flexibility, performance and posture. The course guides you to a better understanding of the operation of muscles and nerves, in movements and reactions observed in the body.

This course covers: nerves,

the nervous system, motor skills, structure & function of skeletal muscle, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility.

Prerequisites: Human Biology BSC101 or equivalent.S2

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Physiology II (Human)

An advanced course on human physiology that will develop further your understanding of the principles of physiology, examining functions of the cells, tissues and systems of the human body. The course details how our bodies maintain internal equilibrium and health while exposed to the most variable range of conditions, such as physical, psychological and environmental factors.
A course designed for health therapists and all those working in health care that want or need to develop a deeper understanding of the human body processes and health maintenance.

Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology BSC101 or equivalent.

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Plant Ecology

Plant ecology is the science that studies and describes why plants are located where they grow, what makes them grow there, and how they relate to other living beings, such as plants, animals, humans and other organisms.
The course is a basic foundation for people wishing to pursue a career in sciences, environment, agriculture, gardening, landscaping, organic farming, permaculture and herbal medicine, and for all people interested in the natural world.

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Statistics

Strenghten your career with this course in Statistics. If you want to develop scientifically-based research studies, this is your starting point. Learn how to interpret data sets, and how to prove your point based on scientifically proven methods.

A 100 hour course such as this provides the most essential knowledge and skills required by consultants and researchers in a wide variety of disciplines. This course assumes a basic knowledge of Statistics, at least to the level covered by our Research Project I course.

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Vertebrate Zoology

Do you love animals and nature?
Would you like to know more about them?

If you love animals and want to learn more about them, if you are involved in animal care and protection, animal management, wildlife management and care, veterinary, science teaching, or environmental management and protection, this course is a great option.

This course will give you a thorough understanding of “higher” animals’ Zoology and Evolution, together with some principles on animal ecology and morphology.

You will learn with the help of highly qualified and experienced tutors.

The course is accepted by some professional associations as points for their Continuing Education Recording Scheme, category “Correspondence courses”.

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