The course "Introduction to Biological Species Diversity and Modern Classification Approaches" is designed to provide students with comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the biological species diversity existing in the animal world, while introducing modern approaches to the classification and categorization of animals. The course will begin with a detailed presentation of the kingdoms of animals in the biological world, including familiarization with their scientific names. In addition to the animal and plant kingdoms, the world of fungi and the kingdom of bacteria will also be presented, with emphasis on distinguishing between beneficial and harmful bacteria. In the final part of the course, the world of viruses will be presented, with a discussion of the diseases caused by them and conventional treatment methods. The main goal of the course is to provide students with the broadest possible knowledge regarding the different kingdoms of life, to familiarize them with their unique characteristics, and to develop their ability to ask accepted scientific questions in the field. By the end of the course, students will understand the differences between bacteria and viruses.

* The course material will be tailored to the age of the learners.