Overview
Description
Origins, evolution, taxonomy, biogeography, morphology, physiology, behavior and ecology of amphibians and reptiles. Laboratory emphasizes Great Basin herpetofauna-identification, experiments and field studies.
Requirements
Units
Lecture3
Laboratory Studio1
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years
Terms
spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- trace modern amphibians and reptiles to evolutionary origins using diagrams and be able to identify important adaptive changes that arose through evolutionary time.
- list several ancient lineages related to modern amphibians and reptiles and distinguish differences among them.
- describe and compare physiological systems in reptiles and amphibians in relation to their ecology and life history.
- describe and compare behavior in reptiles and amphibians in relation to their ecology and life history.
- identify current conservation issues facing reptiles and amphibians.
- evaluate/prescribe management solutions to conservation problems by synthesizing concepts of physiology, behavior, ecology, etc.
- critique and discuss peer-reviewed literature.