AECL 4570: Herpetology
(Cross-listed with BIOL 4570).
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 2.
Prereq: BIOL 3510 or BIOL 3650
Biology, ecology, and evolution of amphibians (salamanders, frogs, caecilians) and reptiles (lizards, snakes, tuatara, turtles, crocodilians). Emphasis on structure, physiological adaptation to different environments, behavior, reproduction, roles of amphibians and reptiles in ecosystems, and conservation. Laboratory focus on survey methods, identification, relationships, distribution, habits, and habitats of amphibians and reptiles.
(Typically Offered: Fall)