BIOL 2874 Herpetology

4 credits
This course will explore the diversity of reptiles and amphibians, covering evolutionary history, anatomy and physiology, reproduction, behavior, ecology, biogeography, and conservation. Emphasis will be placed on the ecology and identification of habitats and species native to the southeastern US. The course will also incorporate various outdoor labs and field trips to a variety of southeastern habitats, where field identification and study/survey techniques will be demonstrated.