BIOS 458 - Biology of Amphibians

Institution:

Ohio University-Main Campus

Subject:

Biological Sciences

Description:

Prereq: BIOS 330 & JR OR SR & NOT 472. Evolutionary origin, taxonomy and classification, anatomy physiology, ecology, behavior and genetics of amphibians (caecilians, frogs and toads, salamanders and sirens). Field techniques of safe capture and monitoring for population presence and abundance. Identification of Ohio species and North American genera and families. Field trips are an integral part of this course. 2 lec, 3 lab, and field trips. May be retaken one time excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ohio.edu

Phone Number:

(740) 593-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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