BIO 327 - Herpetology

Institution:

Berea College

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Prerequisite: BIO 113 (formerly 313) OR permission of instructor; a sophomore- or junior-level course Offered: Typically alternate Spring Terms (first offered 2010) This course is an introduction to the characteristics, evolutionary history, systematics, global diversity, life history traits, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. Emphasis will be placed on developing a working knowledge of the amphibians and reptiles of Kentucky, including collection techniques and field identification. The course includes collecting trips within Madison and the surrounding counties. Identification of live and preserved specimens using a dichotomous key will be used to emphasize characteristics that are useful for field identification and classification of amphibians and reptiles from throughout the United States. Three two-hour class/laboratory periods each week. Noncredit for students who completed this course as BIO 486: Herpetology. 1 Course Credit

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berea.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 985-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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