Amphibians and Reptiles

Catalog description

This course explores the evolution, ecology, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. This course is open to all students with some background in biology. The objectives of this course are for students to 1) describe the evolution, anatomy, reproduction, and physiology of amphibians and reptiles, 2) place contemporary research in the context of the natural history traits and behavioral ecology of herps, and 3) critically evaluate the application of these concepts to natural resource management for salamander, frog, turtle, lizard, and snake species and populations.