BIOL 4309 - Herpetology

Institution:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Campus

Subject:

BIOLOGY

Description:

An in-depth study of amphibians and reptiles. Classification according to their types and characteristics as well as collection and field trip techniques for acquiring and preparing museum specimens and their preparation for proper storage and cataloging. A good knowledge of South Texas herpetofauna will be emphasized. Special in-depth study of venomous snakes and current snakebite treatment measures will be surveyed. Lec 3, Cr 3.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: BIOL 1106, BIOL 1107, BIOL 1306, and BIOL 1307. Co-requisite: BIOL 4109 or concurrently enrolled.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.UTB.EDU

Phone Number:

(956) 882-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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