BIOL 305 - Herpetology

Institution:

Case Western Reserve University

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Description:

Amphibians and reptiles exhibit tremendous diversity in development, physiology, anatomy, behavior and ecology. As a result, amphibians and reptiles have served as model organisms for research in many different fields of biology. This course will cover many aspects of amphibian and reptile biology, including anatomy, evolution, geographical distribution, physiological adaptations to their environment, reproductive strategies, moisture-, temperature-, and food-relations, sensory mechanisms, predator-prey relationships, communication (vocal, chemical, behavioral), population biology, and the effects of venomous snake bite. Laboratory sessions will be devoted to learning species identification and evolutionary relationships, discussion of the ecology of Ohio's amphibians and reptiles, survey techniques for determining population size and structure, and observations of the behavior of live reptiles and amphibians. Laboratory sessions may include trips to Squire Valleevue Farm, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Prereq: BIOL 214 or BIOL 251.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.case.edu

Phone Number:

(216) 368-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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