BIOL 461 - Herpetology

(3 hours) Prerequisite: BIOL 241 and BIOL 241L & BIOL 220 and BIOL 220L (grades of “C” or better). Corequisite: BIOL 461L. This course is a survey of the biology of reptiles and amphibians. The lecture component focuses on structure, life history, behavior, distribution, ecology, and conservation. The laboratory component covers taxonomy, morphology, and diversity, with an emphasis on local fauna. Lecture: 3 hours. This course cannot be challenged. Note: Offered: Spring.