GENERAL ZOOLOGY - Prokaryotes (Monera) and eukaryotic (Protists, Fungi, Plants and Animals). Autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms. What is an animal. Elements of reproduction in animals. FUNDAMENTALS OF TAXONOMY: concept of species and speciation, wildlife and native species, animal biodiversity, main categories systematic zoological nomenclature.
SPECIAL Zoology - Vertebrate Zoology: Classification of CHORDATES, principal morphological and veterinary interest:
Cyclostomes, cartilaginous fish, FIN FISH, AMPHIBIANS, REPTILES, BIRDS, MAMMALS
Invertebrate zoology: basics on arthropods (crustaceans, insects and arachnids) of veterinary interest.