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BIOL 432 - Herpetology

(4 units)
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory emphasizes Great Basin herpetofauna-identification, experiments and field studies.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 191 ; BIOL 192  or NRES 217 .

Units of Lecture: 3
Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
Offered: Every Spring
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to trace modern amphibians and reptiles to evolutionary origins using diagrams and be able to identify important adaptive changes that arose through evolutionary time.
2. Students will be able to list several ancient lineages related to modern amphibians and reptiles and distinguish differences among them.
3. Students will be able to describe and compare physiological systems in reptiles and amphibians in relation to their ecology and life history.
4. Students will be able to describe and compare behavior in reptiles and amphibians in relation to their ecology and life history.
5. Students will be able to identify current conservation issues facing reptiles and amphibians.
6. Students will be able to evaluate/prescribe management solutions to conservation problems by synthesizing concepts of physiology, behavior, ecology, etc.
7. Students will be able to critique and discuss peer-reviewed literature.


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