University of the Free State UFS Zoology
University of The Free State Zoology, The University of the Free State (UFS) Department of Zoology and Entomology consists of two sub-disciplines:
- Zoology
- Entomology
Our undergraduate and postgraduate courses in both these sub-disciplines cover a wide field. Our philosophy is that a student’s first year is an introductory year, and from the second year we specialise in various aspects.
Zoology
Undergraduate Zoology courses include:
- African vertebrates
- Animal behaviour
- Conservation ecology
- Invertebrate biodiversity
- Marine and freshwater ecology
- Parasite vectors and venomous animals
- Vertebrates: Research techniques
- Survival strategies in arid environments
Postgraduate Zoology courses include:
- Africa ornithology
- Aquatic parasitology
- Conservation ecology
- Evolution and biogeography
- Freshwater ecology
- Herpetology
- Nematology
- The environment
Entomology
Undergraduate Entomology courses include:
- Introductory morphology, anatomy, and bio-ecology of insects
- Functional morphology and anatomy of insects
- Evolutionary biology of insects
- Insect ecology
- Agricultural entomology
- Eco-physiology of insects
- Insect biochemistry and pharmacology
- Insect pest management
- Medical, veterinary, and forensic entomology
Postgraduate Entomology courses include:
- Evolution and biogeography
- Forensic entomology
- Insect–plant interactions
- Medical and veterinary entomology
- Pest management
- Quantitative ecology
- Taxonomy and biology of Arachnida
- The environment
Story of Life: Darwin 200
A commemoration of 14 events, with 26 popular scientific lectures, held in 2009. (Podcasts available here)
Centenary 2012
In 2012, the department celebrated its centenary year with a series of lectures.
We are celebrating a century of adventure!